NBA Special: Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, April 26, 2024, ESPN

ESPN presents Game 3 of the highly anticipated first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks on April 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the Clippers winning the first game 109-97 and the Mavericks bouncing back to take the second game 125-108.

The Clippers, led by head coach Tyronn Lue, are the fourth seed in the Western Conference. They boast a star-studded roster, including Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden. However, they have been dealing with injuries to key players, including Leonard, who missed the final eight games of the regular season due to tendonitis in his knee. His status for Game 3 is uncertain.

The Mavericks, the fifth seed in the Western Conference, are led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, two of the league’s most lethal scorers. Doncic, who missed the final two games of the regular season with an ankle injury, is expected to be back for Game 3. Irving has been a consistent performer, averaging 25.6 points per game.

Game 2 of the series saw the Mavericks even the series, with Doncic and Irving leading the way. The Clippers, despite their dominant regular-season performance, struggled to keep up, and their defense couldn’t contain the Mavericks’ high-octane offense.

With the series shifting to Los Angeles, the Clippers will be aiming to regain their home-court advantage and take a lead in the series. The Mavericks, on the other hand, will look to build on their momentum and seize control.

Tune in to ESPN at 8:00 PM on April 26, 2024, to catch all the action and excitement as the Clippers and Mavericks face off in this crucial Game 3.