In a display of strategic defense and aggressive play, the Dallas Mavericks clinched a pivotal 101-90 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.
DALLAS — Luka Doncic exited Game 3 of the Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks playoff series on Friday with an apparent knee injury, but quickly returned to the game.
At the time, trading a pick was risky. Now, it seems like the Mavericks' “all-in” move was done at a discount. When the Mavericks traded for P.J. Washington at the trade deadline in February, there were no reservations about his fit on the court.
The Clippers were mounting a comeback before Irving’s surge stabilized the game for Dallas With 1:18 left in the third quarter of Game 3 of the Mavericks
For a team that ranked just No. 20 in the NBA in scoring defense during the regular season, a defensive-oriented Western Conference first-round playoff series matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers has suited the Dallas Mavericks well ahead of hosting Game 4 on Sunday.
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 22 points, to go with 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Mavericks to a 101-90 victory over the Clippers Friday night, giving Dallas a 2-1 NBA playoff series edge over LA.
During a heated Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, Mavericks forward PJ Washington gained even more love and admiration from the Mavs’ faithful after separate altercations with Terance Mann, Russell Westbrook, and other members of the Clippers.
Luka Doncic pulled up in style to Game 3 of the Mavericks' 101-90 win over the Clippers on Friday.
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Luka Doncic, Jason Kidd, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively talked after the Game 3 Dallas Mavericks win over the Los Angeles Clippers The Dallas Mavericks played an incredible Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers and walked away with a 101-90 lead and a 2-1 series lead.
Dallas takes a 2-1 series lead behind timely scoring and, what else? Defense. Dallas was Lob City Resurrected in Friday’s 101-90 win for the Mavericks over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series at American Airlines Center.
Leonard and George combined for 16 points on 7-of-18 shooting.
The home win gives the Mavericks a 2-1 lead in the series The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers at home Friday night in Game 3, 101-90.
Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook did not have a great night in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
The Mavs star hobbled off the court and then headed to the locker room, returning afterward.
One of the better bench scorers in the league, Tim Hardaway Jr. has been a member of the Dallas Mavericks since late January of 2019. This season has been his fifth full one with the Mavericks.
Two teams seeking consistency from beyond the 3-point arc get a chance to grab the upper hand in their Western Conference first-round playoff series Friday night when the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet in Game 3 of their best-of-seven in Texas.
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has officially been ruled out for the first game of L.A.’s first round playoff series against the Mavericks.
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