Serge Ibaka Questionable Monday vs. Mavericks

Ibaka left Sunday’s game vs. the Pelicans due to lower back tightness, and he’s currently listed as questionable for Monday’s contest vs. the Mavericks. Ibaka has operated as the Clippers’ starting center, and he’s missed just one contest so far this season. Ivica Zubac moved into the starting lineup in that game, and he would be the favorite to start at center if Ibaka is unavailable vs. the Mavs. Marcus Morris would also be a candidate to play some minutes as a small-ball center, while Patrick Patterson could enter the rotation.

Patrick Beverley also remains out of the lineup due to a knee injury, so the Clippers have a chance to be without two usual starters on Monday. Paul George has increased his usage rate by +1.5% with Beverley and Ibaka off the court this season, while Kawhi Leonard leads the team with an average of 1.39 FanDuel points per minute.

The Clippers are currently listed as 1.5-point road favorites vs. the Mavericks on FanDuel Sportsbook.