Things got testy there for a little bit of time, but the Clippers ultimately used their superior skill and health to distance themselves from the Mavericks. They're now 2-0.
Can these two teams possibly dislike each other even more than they already do? It certainly doesn’t seem possible. After a kerfuffle broke out in the second quarter between almost-teammates, the game really started to take off. Technical fouls were handed out, barking ensued, and the drama reached a fever pitch for those few moments. After that, the Los Angeles Clippers handled their business against a depleted Dallas Mavericks squad and cruised to a 104-88 victory.