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Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers was quite intense, especially since the game has been one-sided. Dallas is matched up against the LA team once again in the playoffs for the third time in the Luka Doncic era. However, their score has not been what most fans expected.
As usual, the owner of the Dallas outfit, Mark Cuban, is always present to support his team. Since becoming an owner of the team in 2000, Cuban has been involved in the organization and always attends games. However, fans saw an unusual expression from the Shark Tank cast member as his team struggled early on.
During the final seconds of the second quarter, the Mavs only had 29 points to the Clippers' 56. As both teams prepared for a halftime break, the camera zoomed in on Cuban's face, and his facial expression showed great concern.
After this was posted, many fans found it entertaining and had fun with Cuban's expression.
"Mark Cuban got a Johntay Porter parlay going against the mavs," one fan joked.
"Glad I sold majority stake," a fan referred to Cuban selling his majority stake.
"He’s glad he sold the team," @BigTjones also remembers Cuban's business move.
A few fans were having fun with Cuban having "second thoughts."
"He rethinking what he said about Dirk," a fan commented.
"Should’ve let the Lakers have Kyrie," @gracewyns said on X.
"Shouldn’t let Jalen Brunson walk in free agency," a fan left a comment.
The game hasn't been easy for the Mavs as they ended the second period and only scored eight points. Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the only ones hitting the important shots for the team.
Mavericks legend picks the team to win in six games
The Clippers have been a surprisingly good team this season. Despite many thinking that their new Big 3 would fail, the LA team has been sensational. However, that hasn't stopped Dirk Nowitzki from rooting for his former team as he picked the Mavericks to win in six.
The German star knows what it's like to be in the intense games of the playoffs. He acknowledged the Clippers have a plethora of options offensively. On the defensive end, however, the LA team has Kawhi Leonard to possibly lock down Doncic.
However, even with Leonard's absence in Game 1, the Mavs have struggled to keep up with the Clippers. Luckily for them, it's a best-of-seven series and they have a chance to come back from it.
Guess the Bulls players in this quiz and it's not going to be easy!
