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Successful coach’s challenge pivotal in loss to Clippers

LOS ANGELES — For the third straight game, the Dallas Mavericks were within striking distance of pulling out a victory. But for the third straight game, they were denied that precious honor.

Paul George scored 29 points and Reggie Jackson added 23 to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-91 victory over the Mavs on Sunday afternoon at STAPLES Center. It was a game with many twists and turns, and a coach’s challenge invariably wound up playing a major role in the game’s final outcome.

Here are our takeaways from Sunday’s game.

Jalen scores

SUCCESSFUL COACH’S CHALLENGE: With 52.