NBA 2018/19: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers - Predicted Lineups

Dallas Mavericks

The past and future of the Mavs franchise: Doncic (L) and Dirk Nowitzki (R)

With Dennis Smith Jr (wrist) and Maxi Kleber (toe) ruled out for the primetime TV clash at the Staples, the Mavs' rotations will be in jeopardy in a variety of ways. Rookie and Naismith College Player of the Year Jalen Brunson will take up the majority of DSJ's minutes at the PG role, while the return of Nowitzki helps them plug him in right into Kleber's minutes, though the German has the opposite strengths of his compatriot - a stout rim protector.

PG - Jalen Brunson

SG - Wesley Matthews

SF - Luka Doncic

PF - Harrison Barnes

C - DeAndre Jordan

Veteran guard JJ Barea will be even more instrumental to the Mavs' offense on the night, while Dwight Powell, Dorian Finney-Smith and Devin Harris will absorb the majority of the bench minutes.