The Mavericks on Tuesday went through their first practice preparing for their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
These are strange bedfellows, for sure.
The Clippers met the Mavericks in the first round of the 2020 and 2021 playoffs, winning both series.
These are much different teams. But one thing remains the same.
Luka. Early in his NBA career, Luka Donu010diu0107 absolutely incinerated the Clippers in those series. He averaged 35.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 10.3 assists in the 2021 series. In 2020, he posted 31 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.