March 22nd - The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 138-131 in overtime. Garland led the Clippers with 41 points, 3 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Leonard added 34 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Mavericks, Marshall scored 28 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Washington contributed 21 points and 6 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Mavericks started strong from beyond the arc, gradually building an advantage. Thompson and Christie hit consecutive three-pointers, helping the team to a double-digit lead at one point. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 42-32. In the second quarter, the Clippers quickly closed the gap thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Leonard and Batum. The Mavericks stabilized the situation thanks to Vrag and Middleton. At halftime, the Mavericks led 73-63.

After switching sides, the Clippers relied on Garland's consecutive three-pointers to lead the Mavericks to a comeback, while Leonard's outside shooting briefly extended their lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led 100-99 . In the final quarter, Marshall and Washington helped the Mavericks regain the lead in crucial moments. Leonard's layup at the buzzer tied the game, sending it into overtime. In overtime, Garland and his teammates scored consecutive points to widen the gap, and ultimately, the Clippers defeated the Mavericks 138-131 .

Clippers player statistics

Garland 41 points , 3 rebounds, 11 assists; Leonard 34 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists ; Jones 15 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Miller 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Lopez 10 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists; Jackson 10 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Collins 8 points, 3 rebounds; Batum 6 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist

Mavericks player statistics

Marshall had 28 points , 3 rebounds , and 4 assists; Washington had 21 points and 6 rebounds ; Flagg had 18 points, 9 rebounds , and 7 assists; Bagley had 17 points , 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; Nembuhad had 13 points, 5 rebounds , and 9 assists; Thompson had 12 points and 2 assists; Middleton had 8 points; Gafford had 7 points , 13 rebounds, and 1 assist; Christie had 7 points and 4 rebounds.

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