Each franchise has added additional star power since their previous postseason tussles, and this could be another wildly entertaining series whether Kawhi Leonard plays or not.
James Harden, left, and the Clippers could again have their hands full with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, right, in a first-round playoff series that begins Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. are a daunting backcourt duo, averaging 59.5 points per game combined. Throw in Doncic’s 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game and the Mavericks present a tough assignment for any opponent.
Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II, whose rim protection and ability to finish at the rim has made him a key contributor. The rookie center set an NBA record for the highest field goal percentage in NBA history. But he has been sidelined since March 31 and his status is unclear. The Clippers, meanwhile, have a corps of solid bench players –Tyronn Lue knows how to navigate the playoffs, just not the injuries that have kept him from winning a second NBA title as a coach.
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