The Los Angeles Clippers secured a hard-fought 116-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling game that saw the Mavericks mount a fierce comeback. The Clippers led 31 points in the first half, but the Mavericks rallied behind Kyrie Irving’s impressive 40-point performance to take the lead. However, the Clippers regained control in the final minutes to win and level the series at 2-2.
The Mavericks came close to making history with a potential comeback win that would have matched the Clippers’ record against the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Despite a triple-double performance from Mavericks star Luka Doncic, with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, the team was unable to secure the win.
Game five of the first round series is set to take place in Los Angeles on Wednesday, where both teams will be looking to gain the upper hand in the series. Meanwhile, in another playoff matchup, Jalen Brunson led his New York Knicks team to victory by scoring 47 points and recording 10 assists in their Eastern Conference tie against Philadelphia 76ers. Brunson made history by becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve at least 30 points and 10 assists in consecutive playoff games.