NBA Playoffs: Mavericks-Clippers playoff tickets go on sale Sunday night
DALLAS - Playoff tickets for the Dallas Mavericks go on sale Sunday night.
The fifth-seeded Mavs will take on the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in the first round series.
Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary) will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
It is the third time in five years that the two teams will meet in the first round.
DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers guards Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
The Clippers beat the Mavs 4-2 in 2020 and 4-3 in 2021 in two memorable series.
The Mavericks dropped their final two games of the season, but did not play superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in either game.
The team has gone 24-10 since February, including the losses in the last two games.
The first round of the playoffs will begin on April 20 and 21.
Game 1 in Los Angeles will be held Sunday, April 21.
Playoff tickets will go on sale on Sunday at 8 p.m. and are expected to go quickly.
You can buy the tickets at mavs.com/playoffs.
Los Angeles Clippers (51-31) vs. Dallas Mavericks (50-32) - Round 1 Schedule
Game 1
When: Sunday, April 21
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Time: 2:30 p.m.
TV Network: ABC
Game 2
When: Tuesday, April 23
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Time: 9 p.m.
TV Network: TNT
Game 3
When: Friday, April 26
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Time: 7 p.m.
TV Network: ESPN
Game 4
When: Sunday, April 28
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Time: 2:30 p.m.
TV Network: ABC
Game 5 (if necessary)
When: Wednesday, May 1
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Time: TBD
TV Network: TBD
Game 6 (if necessary)
When: Friday, May 3
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Time: TBD
TV Network: TBD
Game 7 (if necessary)
When: Sunday, May 5
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Time: TBD
TV Network: TBD
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers - 2023-24 Season
The Mavericks went 1-2 against the Clippers this season, but the two teams have not played since Dallas remade its team at the trade deadline, acquiring Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington.
Nov. 10, 2023 - Mavericks 144-Clippers 126
Dallas won the first game of the season between the two teams. Luka Doncic led the way with 44 points for the Mavs. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points for the Clippers.
Nov. 25, 2023 - Clippers 107-Mavericks 88
The Clippers blew out the Mavericks in the second match-up between the teams. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 56 points, but the Dallas bench did little to help the cause. Richaun Holmes started the game at center for the Mavericks.
Dec. 20, 2023 - Clippers 120-Mavericks 111
This game was close in the third quarter, but the Kyrie-less Mavs couldn't keep up. The Clippers Kawhi Leonard finished with a game-high 30 points, while Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavs with 28.