The Los Angeles Clippers managed to hold on to a narrow victory against the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling game that saw a 31-point lead evaporate. Paul George and James Harden were the stars of the show, each scoring 33 points and playing crucial roles in the fourth quarter to secure the win for the Clippers.
Despite missing Kawhi Leonard once again, the Clippers were able to even the first-round series at 2-2 with the Mavericks. The teams have been evenly matched, splitting wins on each other’s home court in this intense Western Conference showdown.
Kyrie Irving put on a show for the Mavericks, scoring 40 points and making a clutch layup to give Dallas their first lead since the first quarter. Luka Doncic also had an impressive performance, recording his fourth career playoff triple-double against the Clippers.
The Clippers set a franchise playoff record with eight 3-pointers in the first quarter, with George leading the charge. However, the Mavericks fought back hard, with Irving hitting key shots to keep Dallas in the game.
In the end, it was Harden who sealed the deal for the Clippers, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The series is now tied at 2-2, setting the stage for an exciting Game 5 in Los Angeles.