Clippers vs. Mavericks: 3 trends to watch in Game 2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — On the first night of the NBA playoffs, the Clippers took care of business.
In a wild 118-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks, the Clippers were able to withstand Luka Doncic’s 42-point playoff debut, in part thanks to a controversial call that drew near-universal criticism.
But what are the storylines to follow as the series unfolds? What might apply to the future games? A quick look at three trends to watch:
Under the skin
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