The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on the road by 96:93, and the hero of the Texas team was Luka Doncic.
The Dallas Mavericks controlled the pace of the game, but the lead was never in double digits at any point during the game.
The first seven minutes of the game were completely evenly matched in terms of score, but then Luka Doncic gave his team a seven-point lead, making the game in Los Angeles more interesting. The Los Angeles Clippers tried to reduce the opponent’s lead, but it remained the same despite brilliant plays by Paul George – 23:19.
Thanks to George, Harden, and Ivica Zubac, the Los Angeles Clippers played a better third quarter than their opponents, taking the lead before the crucial final 12 minutes of the game – 66:65. With a 15-0 run, the Mavericks regained control of the game and, consequently, the lead. With brilliant sequences from Kyrie Irving and Doncic, the Texas team managed to secure the win until the end of the game.
The leading scorers for the Los Angeles Clippers were James Harden and Paul George with 22 points each, while Luka Doncic stood out for the Dallas Mavericks with 32 points.
The series is tied at 1-1, with the next game being played in Dallas in three days.