Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 19 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Dallas Mavericks square off against the LA Clippers in one of several NBA games on tonight's schedule. The matchup features last season's Western Conference finalists and current fourth seed, the Mavericks, against the ninth-seeded Clippers in the West.

Dallas enters Thursday's matchup with a 17-9 record. Luka Doncic and his squad are on a blistering run of form, winning eight of their last nine games, with the only loss coming in a 118-104 defeat against the top-seeded OKC Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Despite losing star player Paul George in the offseason and moving into their new arena, the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers have managed to hold their ground. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers: Injury report for December 19

Dallas Mavericks injury report

The Mavericks are dealing with several injuries, most notably star player Luka Doncic, who is reportedly sidelined due to a left heel contusion.

The Mavericks' full injury report:

Luka Doncic: Out (Left heel contusion)
Kyrie Irving: Questionable (Right shoulder soreness)
Jaden Hardy: Out (Right ankle sprain)
Brandon Williams: Out (Right thumb sprain)

LA Clippers injury report

The LA Clippers are also dealing with several player injuries. Two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined with a right knee injury, though he has progressed to the recovery phase.

The LA Clippers' full injury report:

Kawhi Leonard: Out (Right knee injury recovery)
Derrick Jones Jr: Questionable (Hamstring)
Kobe Brown: Out (Back injury)
Can Christie: Out ( On assignment)
Terance Mann: Out (Left finger fracture)
P.J. Tucker: Out (Not with the team)

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers: Starting lineups and depth charts

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart

With Luka Doncic listed as out, the Mavs are expected to replace him with Jaden Hardy. This adjustment likely means the starting lineup will feature Kyrie Irving, Jaden Hardy, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington and Dereck Lively II.

Here is a snapshot of the Mavericks' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
Luka Doncic	Kyrie Irving	Klay Thompson	P.J. Washington	Dereck Lively II
Spencer Dinwiddie	Quentin Grimes	Naji Marshall	Maxi Kleber	Daniel Gafford
Jaden Hardy	Jaden Hardy	Quentin Grimes	Naji Marshall	Maxi Kleber
Kyrie Irving	Klay Thompson	Jaden Hardy	Klay Thompson	Dwight Powell
Jazian Gortman	Spencer Dinwiddie	Olivier-Maxence Prosper	Olivier-Maxence Prosper	Markieff Morris

LA Clipper starting lineup and depth chart

With starting power forward Derrick Jones Jr. listed as questionable, Nicholas Batum is expected to take his slot. The expected starting five-man team includes: James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac

Here is a snapshot of the Clippers depth chart for the 2024-25 season.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
James Harden	Kris Dunn	Norman Powell	Derrick Jones Jr.	Ivica Zubac
Kevin Porter Jr.	Terance Mann	Amir Coffey	Nicolas Batum	Mo Bamba
Bones Hyland	Norman Powell	Jordan Miller	Amir Coffey	Nicolas Batum
Kris Dunn	Jordan Miller	Terance Mann	Kobe Brown	Kai Jones
Terance Mann	Amir Coffey	Derrick Jones Jr.	Kai Jones	Kobe Brown

*Editor's Note: Starting lineups are subject to change closer to tip-off

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers: How to watch

The Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers game is scheduled for 8:30 pm EST on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will be broadcasted locally on KFAA/WFAA and FanDuel Sports Network - SoCal. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.