The Los Angeles Clippers saw a three-game winning streak come to an end when they suffered a 107-97 home-loss against the Hawks Saturday. They're looking good to rebound with a win when visiting the sliding Dallas Mavericks Monday night.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Demoralized Mavs - Dallas is entering this contest on the back of a pair of losses, the most recent a heartbreaking 116-114 overtime loss at Denver last night. I think they'll find it very hard to come out motivated and energetic for tonight's match-up.

2. Clippers Off A Loss - LA Clippers are excellent at bouncing back from defeats and 7-0 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss and 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 after an ATS loss.

3. X-Factor - Clippers point guard Chris Paul has averaged 24.6 points and 11.6 assists with eight double-doubles in his last nine games.

Selection: This is a play on the Los Angeles Clippers (10*)