Clippers C/F Serge Ibaka is expected to miss tonight’s Game 3 vs. Mavericks due to lingering back issue.

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ANALYSIS: This is a brutal loss for the Clippers in what could shape up to be a statement game for the team. Los Angeles is down 2-0 to the Mavericks entering tonight's contest and will have to steal Game 3 in Dallas. Ibaka averaged 11.1 points and 6.7 rebounds across 41 games in his inaugural regular season with the Clippers. He played just five minutes in the 127-121 loss in Game 2.