Steve Merril
(513) Dallas Mavericks at (514) Los Angeles Clippers
-Dallas comes in off an ugly performance in Game 1; expect a big bounce back effort in Game 2
-offense averages 116.5 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 114 points per game
-Mavericks have given up 109 points or less in 4 of their last 5 games; in good current form
-Los Angeles snapped their 3-game losing streak with a win in Game 1; regression likely here
-offense has scored 109 points or less in 7 of their last 9 games; in terrible current form right now
-Clippers defense allowed the Mavericks to take 33 free throw attempts; bad sign despite the win
4% Play MAVERICKS (-).
Line Parameter: 4% play (-3 or less). 3% play (-3.5 or more).