Unbelievable come-back effort by the Mavericks falls short in Lakers-like thriller against Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers emerged victorious in a thrilling match against the Dallas Mavericks, securing a 116-111 win and tying the series at 2-2. Despite being down by 31 points in the first half, the Mavericks rallied behind Kyrie Irving’s impressive 40-point performance to take the lead before the Clippers regained control in the final minutes. James Harden and Paul George were standout performers for the Clippers, each scoring 33 points in the crucial win.
The Mavericks came close to making history with a potential comeback win that would have matched the Clippers’ record against the Golden State Warriors in 2019. However, despite a triple-double performance from Luka Doncic, who scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out 10 assists, they were unable to secure the win.
The next game will be held in Los Angeles on Wednesday where both teams will look to gain an upper hand in the series. Meanwhile, in another playoff matchup, Jalen Brunson led his team to victory over Philadelphia 76ers with his exceptional performance of scoring 47 points and recording 10 assists. This was not only a victory for him but also made history as he became the first player in franchise history to achieve at least