NBA Playoffs: Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers - Game 1 Recap
Harden's 28 Points Lead Clippers to Game 1 Victory
Box Score and Highlights
The Los Angeles Clippers stole home-court advantage in the first game of their Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on April 21, 2024. James Harden led the way for the Clippers with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kawhi Leonard sat out with an injury.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 26 points and 10 rebounds, but he struggled with his shot, making just 9-of-23 from the field. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Dallas.
The Clippers led by as many as 17 points in the second half, but the Mavericks cut the lead to just four points with less than two minutes remaining. However, Harden hit a pair of free throws to seal the victory.
The series will shift to Los Angeles for Game 2 on April 23, 2024.
Box score: ESPN
Highlights: YouTube
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