The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks faced off in a hard-fought Western Conference play-off game, with the Clippers ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 116-111. Despite being down by 31 points in the first half, the Mavericks staged an incredible comeback inspired by Kyrie Irving’s 40 points. However, James Harden and Paul George’s 33 points each helped the Clippers regain control in the final minutes and secure the win, leveling the series at 2-2.
If the Mavericks had won, they would have matched the Clippers’ play-off record for the biggest comeback win set against the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Luka Doncic put on an impressive performance with a triple double, scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite his efforts, the Mavericks fell short. The next game in the series will take place in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a decisive victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 97-92. Brunson scored 47 points and dished out 10 assists in what was a standout performance that helped his team bounce back from a defeat in game three. He also made franchise history by being the first player to post at least 30 points and
