Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
89
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 20 | 34 | 25 | 103 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 23 | 28 | 15 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Clippers 103-89. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.