The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in the first game of their round one NBA playoffs match up, 113-103. Luka Doncic led Dallas with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. Kawhi Leonard was the high point man for LA with 22 points.
The Mavericks looked good early getting a nice Kristaps Porzingis jumper to fall and getting to the line repeatedly as the Los Angeles Clippers looked asleep. Luka Doncic posted up Patrick Beverly repeatedly to draw two fouls and getting on the board easily. A Tim Hardaway three pushed the Dallas lead up to 17-6 before a Los Angeles Clippers timeout.