Game 7 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers is set. The 2021 NBA Playoffs do-or-die game kicks off at 3:30 pm eastern on ABC on Sunday. It's all or nothing for both franchises, as the winner moves onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
We've witnessed a pure battle from these two organizations, as Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard have done everything to keep their teams competitive. The Clippers are the higher seed, so Game 7 will take place in LA, giving the Clippers the homecourt advantage.
Game 6 was a close one throughout and we should expect nothing different during Sunday's playoff matchup. Leonard dropped an impressive 45 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists stat line, keeping the Clippers alive for at least one more game. It's been a roller coaster of a series and we should expect nothing less than fireworks in this one. With that said, here are three bold predictions for the Mavs-Clippers Game 7 matchup.
Doncic and Leonard combine for 90+ points
Doncic and Leonard are clearly the best players on the court. They've routinely gone back and forth, providing the play each of their team's needs to stay in it. Both athletes should be on full display for Game 7, as this game has everything on the line.
Kawhi Leonard totaled 45 points in Game 6, and we've seen Luka Doncic do the same in this series. They're both going to give it their all on Sunday, with the hopes of advancing in the NBA Playoffs. Buckle up for a wild ride, as we will be seeing two of the leagues best go after each other for a full four quarters.
Both teams shoot over 48% from the field
The last game was a tad low scoring and neither team shot the ball particularly well. Look for the exact opposite to happen for Game 7, as everyone is going to elevate their game on Sunday. It should make for an exciting high scoring performance from both the Clippers and the Mavericks.
To do so, each team will have to make smarter, more high-percentage shots. The superstars will perform, but it's the rotational players that will have to step up to make this prediction come to life. Especially Kristaps Porzingis, who played poorly in Game 6.
Luka hits a game-winner
Game 7 should go down to the wire, as we could be seeing a last-second buzzer-beater to end the night. Luka Doncic has hit a few acrobatic buzzer-beaters before, and we could be seeing another one on Sunday. He's one of the NBA's most prolific scorers already and a game-winning shot would rise him even further up the rankings amongst today's superstars.
Doncic seems to be that special type of player who gets better when his team needs him the most. He can do it all and the Mavericks will need him to if they hope to move onto the second round. The Clippers aren't going to make it easy though, as this game is up for grabs. However, it's easy to imagine a final-second inbound play that goes to Luka and he hits an amazing corner-three to end it.
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