Kyrie Irving made the game much more interesting with a brilliant sequence in the third quarter. The outstanding point guard carried his team offensively, while the Mavericks also played excellent defense. The result was a mere four-point deficit going into the decisive 12 minutes. However, Paul George and James Harden emerged there, securing a breakthrough for the Clippers with their contributions.
The leading scorers for the winning team were indeed Paul George and James Harden, each with 33 points, while Ivica Zubac added 13. On the other side, Irving scored 40 points, and Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The NBA series is currently tied at 2-2.