The Clips have been in a playoff drive for weeks now, winning 12 of 15 and 9-2 vs. the line their last eleven. The motivation remains high, battling to avoid the West play-in round, and Pacific Division title hopes still alive after the Lakers loss last night. Key Clips cogs Norman Powell, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard all appear healthy at the same time, too. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis (abductor) has made the Dallas Friday injury report, though he could certainly still feature, and the Mavs have been doing just enough to stay inside of the play-in field. Though the majority of Dallas successes the past month have been vs. middling or lower-tier entries, not hot playoff contenders like the Clips. Play Clippers

Clippers have covered 9 of their last 11 overall and 7 of the last 10 at home. They are 17-8 ATS this season as a home favorite. Their last 8 wins have all been by at least 9 points.. Over the last 15 games the Clippers rank 4th in D rating and 5th in O rating - about as balanced as you can get. They are third in NBA in net rating in that span and are a +12.1. Do the Mavs really want to get in the playoffs? How much can they ask of AD with all the time he missed? First of two straight between these teams in LA.