The Dallas Mavericks never trailed in their Game 2 meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, Dallas looked steady as they evened the first-round series at one game apiece.
That’s not to say the night wasn’t fraught with tension or drama. This is the Mavericks, after all. The Clippers cut leads and hung around, making things uncomfortable. In the end, thanks to the team’s star duo and supporting cast, Dallas pulled away and notched a 127-114 win.
The win signaled a number of firsts for the team.