The Dallas Mavericks (3–9) continue their home stand with an NBA Cup group stage matchup against the LA Clippers (3–8), with both teams desperate to stop the bleeding. Friday’s tilt tips off at 7:30 PM CT inside the American Airlines Center — where the Cup’s signature blue-glare court will light the floor again.

While the Clippers have lost six in a row going into Friday’s game in Dallas, coach Tyronn Lue says his bench players bring energy and ‘got to keep growing.’

Kawhi Leonard continues to rehab his injured ankle as the Los Angeles Clippers continue the disappointing start to their regular season.

Despite having championship aspirations, the Clippers have a 3-8 record and are currently on a six game losing streak.

Jokic was a matchup nightmare for the Clippers all night long. John Collins, Brook Lopez and Ivica Zubac could not stop him. It did not help Los Angeles at all that Jokic had his touch going from deep, as he went 5-for-6 on his 3-point attempts.

Nikola Jokić’s 55-point double-double sinks the shorthanded Clippers, handing LA its sixth straight loss as chemistry issues deepen.

Video from last night's game between the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets shows the moment when a fan rushed onto the court.