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

The Dallas Mavericks host the LA Clippers on Thursday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 season. They previously faced each other for a preseason matchup which concluded with a 110-96 victory for the Clippers.

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Clippers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Dec. 19

The Clippers are projected to use a starting lineup of James Harden (PG), Kris Dunn (SG), Norman Powell (SF), Derrick Jones Jr. (PF) and Ivica Zubac (C) for the game.

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGJames Harden
Kevin Porter Jr.
Bones Hyland
SGKris DunnNorman PowellJordan Miller
SFNorman PowellAmir CoffeyJordan Miller
PFDerrick Jones Jr.*Nicolas BatumAmir Coffey
CIvica ZubacMo BambaNicolas Batum

Mavericks Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Dec. 19

Meanwhile, the Mavericks are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Spencer Dinwiddie (PG), Kyrie Irving (SG), Klay Thompson (SF), P.J. Washington (PF) and Dereck Lively II (C).

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGSpencer Dinwiddie
Kyrie Irving*Jazian Gortman
SGKyrie Irving*
Quentin Grimes
Klay Thompson
SFKlay ThompsonNaji Marshall
Quentin Grimes
PFP.J. Washington
Maxi KleberNaji Marshall
CDereck Lively IIDaniel GaffordMaxi Kleber

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks: Injury Reports

Clippers injury report for Dec. 19

The Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard (knee), P.J. Tucker (not injury-related), Terance Mann (finger) and Kobe Brown (back) for the upcoming game. Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) is listed as questionable and his participation will be a game-time decision.

PlayerStatusInjury
Derrick Jones Jr.Questionable (GTD)Hamstring
Kawhi LeonardOutKnee
P.J. TuckerOutNot Injury Related
Terance MannOutFinger
Kobe BrownOutBack

Mavericks injury report for Dec. 19

Meanwhile, the Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic (heel), Dante Exum (wrist), Brandon Williams (thumb) and Jaden Hardy (ankle). Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is listed as questionable and his involvement will be a game-time decision.

PlayerStatusInjury
Kyrie IrvingQuestionable (GTD)Shoulder
Luka DoncicOutHeel
Dante ExumOutWrist
Brandon WilliamsOutThumb
Jaden hardyOutAnkle

LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks: Preview

Ahead of the game, the LA Clippers are ninth in the Western Conference standings with a 15-12 record for the season. They have won five of their last 10 games and are coming off a dominant 144-107 victory against the Utah Jazz on Monday. James Harden dropped 41 points in the game along with six assists, one rebound, one steal, and a block to lead the Clippers' victory charge.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are tied with the Houston Rockets for the third spot in the West with a 17-9 record. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are coming off a 143-133 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Luka Doncic led their victory effort with his triple-double performance of 45 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, and two blocks in the game.

How to watch LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks?

The Clippers-Mavericks matchup is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will be aired locally on KFAA, WFAA and FDSSC. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.

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