By Harshit
DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2025 — The Los Angeles Clippers (3-8) hit the road to face the Dallas Mavericks (3-9) on Friday night at American Airlines Center, hoping to halt a six-game losing streak 🏀.
The Clippers’ early promise has vanished amid injuries, defensive struggles, and a lack of consistency from their veteran core. Meanwhile, the Mavericks — led by teenage phenom Cooper Flagg — are also reeling, searching for rhythm after a string of tough losses.
🕒 Game Details
- Matchup: LA Clippers (3-8) vs. Dallas Mavericks (3-9)
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, MyNetworkTV (KJBO – Wichita Falls, TX)
- Streaming: Fubo (Free trial available)
📉 Clippers Struggling to Find Form
After starting the season 3-2, the Clippers have dropped six straight, including five consecutive home losses. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, where Nikola Jokic erupted for 55 points on 18-of-23 shooting in a 130–116 blowout.
James Harden led the Clippers with 23 points, while rookie Jordan Miller provided a spark off the bench with 22 points. Still, defensive lapses and poor transition play have plagued LA — especially in the absence of consistent rim protection.
Head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged postgame that “effort alone isn’t enough — our communication on switches has to improve.”
💪 Mavericks Battling Through Injuries
Dallas has dealt with injuries to several key contributors, including Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, and P.J. Washington, all listed day-to-day.
That has thrust 19-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg into the spotlight 🌟. Despite the pressure, Flagg has impressed — averaging 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
However, without veteran support, Flagg’s Mavericks have struggled to maintain leads and execute late in games, losing three of their last four by single digits.
🔥 Key Matchup: James Harden vs. Cooper Flagg
This clash presents an intriguing generational duel — the savvy veteran Harden, still one of the league’s top creators, versus the emerging rookie Flagg, who has shown elite defensive instincts.
Expect the Clippers to attack early in transition, while the Mavericks will rely on Flagg’s all-around energy to ignite the home crowd.
📺 How to Watch
You can stream Clippers vs. Mavericks live on Fubo, which carries ESPN, NBC, ABC, and NBA TV — ensuring you never miss an NBA game. New users can start with a free trial and catch tonight’s showdown live from Dallas.
🏀 Prediction
Both teams are desperate for a win, but Dallas’ injuries and youth could be a factor. Expect Harden and Paul George to exploit mismatches and help LA end its skid.
Projected Final Score: Clippers 118, Mavericks 109