There is no shortage of star power in the most intriguing series in the NBA playoffs’ opening round.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead the Dallas Mavericks, the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. Kawhi Leonard paces a fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers team featuring Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook.
Los Angeles has bested Dallas in the last two playoff matchups between these two teams, winning in 2020 (4-2) and 2021 (4-3).
The Mavericks are favored to get their revenge this time, with a -135 price to win this year's series. But the opener is closer to a true toss-up based on the latest basketball betting lines.