In a nail-biting match, the Los Angeles Clippers emerged victorious over the Dallas Mavericks with a 116-111 win. The Mavericks mounted a fierce comeback in the second half, but ultimately fell short of their goal to tie the series. The Clippers were down by 31 points in the first half, but Kyrie Irving’s impressive 40-point performance helped them take the lead before the Mavericks rallied back.
The Clippers’ victory was due in large part to James Harden and Paul George, who both scored 33 points in the game. Their standout performances helped secure a crucial win for their team and leveled the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Luka Doncic was also impressive for the Mavericks, scoring 29 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists in a triple-double performance. However, it wasn’t enough to secure victory for his team.
With game five of the first round series set to take place in Los Angeles on Wednesday, both teams are looking forward to gaining an advantage in the series. In another playoff matchup, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 97-92. Jalen Brunson was once again instrumental in their success, scoring 47 points and recording 10 assists to lead his team to victory and maintain their commanding lead over their Eastern Conference opponents. Brunson’s performance also earned him a spot in franchise history as he became only the second player to achieve at least 30 points and ten assists in consecutive playoff games.