Los Angles Clippers destroys Dallas Mavericks in a blow out victory.

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After the last games buzzer-beater defeat by Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks, Clippers came back very strong as they dominated Dallas in the 5th game of a series with a 43 points blow out victory 154-111. Now Clippers takes 3-2 lead in a series. 

Kawhi Leonard registered another game with 30+ points, now he matched his record for four straight games with 30+ points, This is the longest streak of his career of 30+ points.

Porzingis missed this game due to the right knee soreness. Doncic looked like his 50% in a game. He was not giving his 100% in a game. 

First Quarter

Dallas started the first quarter with a 3 pointer. 8:28 remaining in the quarter, Kleber's 3-pointer gave 7 points lead to Dallas Mavericks. After that the Los Angeles Clippers made 19-0 run in the last 3:42 minutes of the game. 3:39 to go in the quarter Clippers made their last 11 FG attempts.  Los Angeles Lakers made 32-6 run in the last 8 and half minutes of the quarter which gave Clippers 19 points lead in the quarter. 

Second Quarter 

Reggie Jackson fired a 3-pointer for Clippers which gave them a 22 points lead. 5:32 remaining in the quarter, Harrel blocked Luka Doncic's shot. Clippers made 9-0 run before 4:21 minutes to go in the quarter. which gave Clippers a lead of 27 points. 

First Half: Los Angeles Clippers 76 - Dallas Mavericks 52

Leonard scored 22 points with 64.3 FG% and Paul George added 18 points with 66.7FG% in the first half.

Third Quarter 

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard scored the first 2 buckets for Clippers in the third quarter and took a lead of 29 points. 8:55 to go in the quarter, Shamet made a 3-pointer which gave 30 points lead to Clippers. Clippers maintained a lead of 20+ points in a quarter. After the end of third-quarter Clippers took a lead of 25 points.  Dallas coach Rick was ejected in the third quarter. 

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Fourth Quarter

Dallas has no chance coming back into a game with 25 points deficit in a game. Clippers outscored Dallas 43-25 in the fourth quarter of the game. 9:35 to go in a quarter, A highlight play by Harrel and George, Paul George dished to Harrel and Harrel finished with a two-handed jam with a jump. 3:minutes to go in the quarter, Patterson made 3-pointer which gave 40 points lead in the game. Clippers won a game with the largest lead of the series.  

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Full Game: Los Angeles Clippers 154 - Dallas Mavericks 111

Clippers' Scorers 

Paul George regained his form and scored 35 points with 66.7 field goal percentage. Kawhi again super in a game as he scored 32 points with 7 rebounds, 4 assists. Harrell added 19 points with 11  rebounds. Morris made 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in a game.  Jackson scored 11 points with 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Shamet also scored 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. 

Dallas Mavericks' Scorers 

Luka dropped 22 points with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Kleber scored 12 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist. Burke made 15 points, Tim Hardaway Jr scored 19 points and Wright scored 11 points in a game.