April 7, 2026Updated 4:06 pm EDT

The Los Angeles Clippers (40-38) take on the Dallas Mavericks (25-53) on April 7, 2026. The matchup airs on KFAA and FDSSC.

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Injury reportsClippers

Bradley Beal: Out For Season (Hip),

Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Out For Season (Foot),

Isaiah Jackson: Out (Ankle)

Mavericks

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),

Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Shoulder),

Caleb Martin: Day-To-Day (Heel),

Brandon Williams: Questionable (Illness),

Marvin Bagley III: Questionable (Shoulder),

Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee)

Stats to know
On a per-game basis, the Clippers average 5.4 fewer points (114.0) than the Mavericks allow (119.4).
The Mavericks’ 113.8 points per game are just 1.2 more points than the 112.6 the Clippers surrender.

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