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Los Angeles Clippers Lose to Dallas Mavericks 112-98 in Play-In Game

Clippers' Playoff Hopes Dashed as Mavericks Advance Tuesday’s play-in game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks was a tale of two halves. Dallas Mavericks controlled the first half of the game, taking a 57-44 lead. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George led the Clippers in the third quarter with a combined 24 points, while Kristaps Porzingis kept the Mavericks in the game with 14 points. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 35-25 in the third quarter and trailed by just 3 points entering the fourth quarter. However, the Clippers could not complete the comeback in the fourth quarter. They shot just 38.5% from the field in the final period. Meanwhile, the Mavericks hit several key shots down the stretch to seal the victory. Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 33 points, and Porzingis added 23 points. Leonard finished with 28 points for the Clippers and George added 20.

Player Stats

**Los Angeles Clippers** * Kawhi Leonard: 28 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists * Paul George: 20 points, 8 rebounds * Reggie Jackson: 15 points, 5 assists * Nicolas Batum: 10 points, 10 rebounds * Ivica Zubac: 9 points, 14 rebounds **Dallas Mavericks** * Luka Dončić: 33 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists * Kristaps Porzingis: 23 points, 12 rebounds * Tim Hardaway Jr.: 16 points * Spencer Dinwiddie: 15 points * Jalen Brunson: 13 points

Key Takeaways

* The Clippers played without All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, who was sidelined with a right knee injury. * The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had a triple-double with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. * The Clippers shot just 41.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. * The Mavericks hit 15 three-pointers, compared to just 7 for the Clippers. * The Clippers' loss ends their season, while the Mavericks will advance to the playoffs to face the Utah Jazz.