The Dallas Mavericks fell in game five of their first round series with the Los Angeles Clippers, 154-111. Paul George remembered how to score the basketball and led all players with 35 points. Luka Doncic fell back to earth some, scoring 22 in defeat.
The Mavericks shot the ball well out of the gate, jumping to a nice lead on multiple made threes. The Clippers responded with a massive run, fueled by Dallas turnovers and crisp offense to take a commanding lead on a 32-6 run to finish up the quarter up 41-22.