Clippers- Mavericks preview: Why Luka Doni and Dallas could go the distance with L.A

Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. L.A. Clippers will face the Dallas Mavericks in the next round. Dallas Mavericks will face Los Angeles Lakers in the second round on Thursday night at 8 p.m. PT in Los Angeles.

Thunder rout Mavericks 135-86 to clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in one half of action. Oklahoma City Thunder clinches No.1 seed in the Western Conference. Dallas Mavericks drop to fourth place in the league.

Rookie Marcus Sasser scores 24 points in hometown return to Detroit. Dallas Mavericks without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in 107-89 loss to Detroit Pistons. Sasser scored 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter. Dallas was playing without the likes of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return to Detroit. Chimezie Metu scored 18 points for Detroit, matching a career high with four 3-pointers. Dallas Mavericks were playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks had won five consecutive games and 16 of 18.

Marcus Sasser scores 24 points in hometown return to Detroit. Pistons beat Mavericks 107-89, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving sitting out. Dallas Mavericks without Luka and Irving. Sasser scored 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter.

Dallas Mavericks beat Miami Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division title. Luka Doncic scores 29 points, Kyrie Irving adds 25 for the Mavericks. Dallas Mavericks wrap up Southwest Division with win over Miami Heat in 111-2 victory. Doncics scored 29 points and Irving added 25 for Miami Heat.

Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double as Mavs beat Hornets 130-104, clinch playoff spot. Dallas Mavericks clinch 15th win in 17 games, 15th straight win in a row. Luka had 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

Luka Doncic scores 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in triple-double. Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte Hornets 130-104 for 15th win in 17 games. Mavericks continue surge heading into postseason with 15th victory in a row. Charlotte Hornets have won just three of their last seven games.

Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double, Mavericks beat Hornets 130-104 for 15th win in 17 games. Dallas Mavericks beat Charlotte Hornets for third straight win in a row. Mavericks have 15 wins in all 17 games, 15th in all competitions.

P.J. Washington scores 32 points, hits tiebreaking basket as Luka Doncic sits because of a sore knee. Washington capped his best game in Dallas with a tiebreaking layup with 4.5 seconds remaining. Mavericks beat Warriors 108-106 in Dallas.

Luka Doncic out against Warriors due to knee soreness with Mavs in tight West playoff race. Dallas Mavericks superstar out for a key game in the Western Conference playoff race. Luka out for key game against Warriors in tight playoff race in Western Conference.

Luka Doncic finishes with 25 points after scoreless 1st quarter, Mavs beat Hawks 109-95. Mavericks stay alone in fifth place in Western Conference with 109-94 win over Hawks. Dallas Mavericks stay with fifth place after a rare scoreless first quarter.

Luka Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streak. Dallas Mavericks win 125-107 at home to end Houston Rockets' winning streak. Houston Rockets have now lost 11 of their last 11 games in all competitions. Luka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in victory.

Mavericks win 7th straight with 47 points from Doncic. Up next, Mavericks travel to Golden State on Tuesday night. Mavericks have won 7 of their last 8 games, including a loss at home to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Mavericks are 11th in the NBA season and have won 5 of their 10 games.

Mavericks win 7th straight with 47 points from Doncic. Up next, Mavericks travel to Golden State on Tuesday night. Mavericks have won 7 of their last 8 games, including a loss at home to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Mavericks are 11th in the NBA season and have won 5 of their 10 games.

Luka Doncic scores 28, Mavericks rout Kings 132-96 for fifth straight win. Dallas Mavericks beat Sacramento Kings for their fifth straight victory. Mavericks have now won five straight games in all competitions this season. Luka scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half.

Luka Doncic scores 28, Mavericks rout Kings 132-96 for fifth straight win. Dallas Mavericks beat Sacramento Kings for their fifth straight victory. Mavericks have now won five straight games in all competitions this season. Luka scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Mavericks beat Utah Jazz 115-105. Mavericks have a history of losing basketball games to Utah Jazz. Luka's triple-double helps Dallas Mavericks to victory over Utah Jazz in Utah. Mavericks had a season-long winning streak of six straight victories.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Mavericks beat Utah Jazz 115-105. Mavericks have a history of losing basketball games to Utah Jazz. Luka's triple-double helps Dallas Mavericks to victory over Utah Jazz in Utah. Mavericks had a season-long winning streak of six straight victories.

Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 113-97 win over Utah Jazz. Mavericks move into 6th and final guaranteed playoff position in Western Conference. Luka's 34-point-career helps Mavericks into sixth place in West.

Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 113-97 win over Utah Jazz. Mavericks move into 6th and final guaranteed playoff position in Western Conference. Luka's 34-point-career helps Mavericks into sixth place in West.

Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 113-97 win over Utah Jazz. Mavericks move into 6th and final guaranteed playoff position in Western Conference. Luka's 34-point-career helps Mavericks into sixth place in West.

Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, Luka Doncic had 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds. Dallas Mavericks held off San Antonio Spurs 113-107 to sweep season series. The Mavericks swept the season series with the Spurs. The Spurs won the season opener on Saturday night.