Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic once again shined in the crucial win of the Dallas Mavericks over the Los Angeles Clippers by 114:101.
The home team put up a phenomenal performance. The Dallas Mavericks secured their spot in the second round after six games, largely thanks to their All-Star duo.
They started the game strong, holding a six-point lead after the first 12 minutes. However, the second quarter saw a much-improved performance from the Los Angeles Clippers, who took a two-point lead into halftime.
The third quarter proved pivotal as the Mavericks stepped up their defense significantly, allowing only 20 points from the opposition. On the offensive end, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the charge effectively. This period ended with a 30:25 advantage for the home team. They closed out the game smoothly in the final quarter, setting up a NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kyrie Irving led the winning team with 30 points, while Luka Doncic contributed 28 points along with 13 assists. P.J. Washington added 14 points. On the other side, Norman Powell led with 20 points, followed by Paul George with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Ivica Zubac with a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds.