The Dallas Mavericks put forth a tremendous effort in a 133-127 double-overtime loss in an NBA Cup game versus the LA Clippers, but unfortunately for Dallas, moral victories simply won't cut it when you are 3-10. There were plenty of bright spots from this game, such as D'Angelo Russell's play off the bench in light of a rough game from starting point guard Brandon Williams, but Russell's polarizing nature was also extremely evident for the Mavericks late in the game.
Russell finished with 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists, as he was controlling the pace of the game in the half-court for Dallas in the in-between game throughout most of his run during the first 48 minutes of the game, but Russell's play tightened down the stretch, as he had multiple turnovers and tough layup attempts in the overtime periods.