- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: KFAA
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This Saturday, the Los Angeles Clippers (34-35) will make their way to the American Airlines Center, aiming to secure a victory against the struggling Dallas Mavericks (23-47).
In their previous outing, the Clippers faced the Pelicans and unfortunately fell short, losing 124-109. Los Angeles managed a 51.1% shooting percentage, hitting 45 of 88 attempts, including 9 of 31 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 13 for a rate of 76.9%. On the boards, the Clippers gathered 36 rebounds, with 14 coming on the offensive end, and contributed 24 assists. They also forced 19 turnovers and recorded 10 steals. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed the Pelicans to shoot 53.0% from the field, as New Orleans hit 44 of 83 shots. The Pelicans tallied 32 assists and had 12 steals while collecting a total of 40 rebounds (13 offensive, 27 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. New Orleans excelled at the free-throw line, making 20 of 21 attempts for a phenomenal 95.2% success rate. Moreover, they sank 16 of their 37 three-point shots. The Clippers registered a total of 17 fouls compared to 14 for the Pelicans.
Kawhi Leonard was a standout performer in this clash, amassing 25 points on 9 of 12 shooting in just 29 minutes. He also recorded 8 rebounds and 1 assist while posting an impressive 75.0% shooting accuracy.
The Clippers enter this game with a season record of 34-35, averaging 113.4 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They have a field goal shooting percentage of 48.3% and shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc (839 of 2,315), along with an 82.8% conversion rate at the free-throw line. Los Angeles averages 40.7 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 1,630 assists this season, ranking last in the league for team assists. They have been turning the ball over at a rate of 14.5 per game, while collectively committing 18.8 fouls each night.
Defensively, the Clippers force their opponents into 14.1 turnovers per game and average 20.1 personal fouls. They allow 36.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 10th in the league for points allowed per game at 112.8. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 46.9% (2,831 of 6,037) and 42.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 10th for assists allowed with a total of 1,812 on the season.
In their last game, the Mavericks were defeated by the Hawks with a score of 135-120. Dallas struggled on the boards, allowing Atlanta to secure 42 rebounds (12 offensively). The Mavericks shot 40.0% from three-point territory, making 14 of 35, and converted 11 of 14 free throws (78.6%). They allowed the Hawks to shoot an impressive 55 of 102 from the floor, which amounted to a 53.9% shooting accuracy. When the final buzzer sounded, Dallas had made 42 of 86 field goal attempts, resulting in a 48.8% shooting rate. Dallas made 39.3% of their shots from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 28 attempts, and finished 25 of 29 at the free-throw line for 86.2%. The Hawks committed 21 fouls, providing the Mavericks with 29 attempts from the charity stripe. Additionally, Dallas turned the ball over 19 times while accumulating 8 steals. In total, they grabbed 43 rebounds, consisting of 32 defensive and 11 offensive boards.
Daniel Gafford played a key role for the Mavericks, shooting 90.0% by making 9 of 10 attempts, alongside 8 rebounds. He tallied 24 points in just 22 minutes on the court but did not record any assists.
Dallas currently holds a record of 23-47 for the season. They average 18.1 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.8%. The team averages 25.1 assists (23rd in the league) and turns over the ball 14.9 times per game. This season, the Mavericks have scored a total of 7,928 points, averaging 113.3 points per game, and pull down 44.9 rebounds on average. Offensively, Dallas shoots 46.8% from the field, ranking 15th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Mavericks rank 23rd in points per game allowed at 118.5. They force 13.1 turnovers per game and allow an opposing field goal percentage of 47.4% (21st in the league). The defense permits 34.3% shooting from three-point range, while opponents convert 76.7% of their free-throw attempts. Additionally, they surrender 28.1 assists and 46.6 rebounds per game, placing them 27th in both categories in the league.
Which team will claim the victory against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Choose Dallas
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