Clippers Hold Off Mavericks Surge to Take Game 5
Los Angeles Clippers Blow 31-Point Lead, Win 118-110
Game 6 Set for Friday in Dallas
The Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 31-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 118-110 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. The victory gives the Clippers a 3-2 lead in the series, with Game 6 set for Friday in Dallas.
Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers with 28 points, followed by Paul George with 24 and Reggie Jackson with 21. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points, while Kyrie Irving added 19.
The Clippers jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter, taking a 38-25 advantage. They extended their lead to 67-36 in the second quarter, but the Mavericks stormed back to cut the deficit to 69-58 at halftime.
The Mavericks continued to chip away at the lead in the third quarter, and eventually took the lead for the first time in the game with 8:06 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Clippers responded with a 10-0 run to regain the lead, and they held on for the victory.
The Clippers' victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. They refused to give up, even when they were down by a significant margin. The Mavericks showed great heart and determination in their comeback, but the Clippers were ultimately too much to overcome.
Game 6 of the series will be played on Friday in Dallas. The Clippers will have a chance to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks will need to win to stay alive and force a Game 7.
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