Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks

Clippers won comfortably 109-97 against Dallas in the first game of the series. All of Dallas weak sports were on full display. Weak defence and not a balanced roster. Luka and Irving did their part but they lacked a third scoring option. Even without Kawhi Clippers seem to have a stronger rotation of players. Also Clippers has a lot of guys with lots of play-off experience. Before the next game it is unclear if Kawhi will play. If he does, Dallas will face an even tougher task.