The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the game one of their first round series Monday night, 118-110. Kawhi Leonard poured in 29 with Paul George adding 27 in victory. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks in defeat with 42 points, a record for a playoff debut.
It’s hard to imagine a worse start to the NBA Playoffs for the Dallas Mavericks than what they endured in the opening minutes. Repeated turnovers, a nasty fall from Luka Doncic, and impressive shot-making from the Clippers resulted in an early 10-0 lead for LA. But after spotting Los Angeles a 16 point lead something strange happened: the Mavericks started to make shots.