Clippers and Mavericks Set for Game 5 Showdown

Intense Rivalry Resumes in Dallas

Injury Updates and Series Tied

The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are set to face off in a highly anticipated Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after the teams split the first two games in Los Angeles. The Clippers will be without Leonard for Game 5, who is the only player listed on their injury report. For the Mavericks, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Olivier-Maxence Prosper have been ruled out. Doncic has been dealing with a sprained knee and is listed as probable for Game 5. He is expected to play through the pain and lead the Mavericks' charge in front of their home crowd. The Slovenian superstar has been averaging 30.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game in the playoffs so far. The Clippers will need to find a way to slow down Doncic and the rest of the Mavericks' offense. They will also need to take advantage of Leonard's absence and try to steal a win on the road. Game 5 is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 9th. The winner of the series will advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Phoenix Suns.