The Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 138-131, using a high-efficiency shooting night and a barrage of three-pointers to secure a seven-point NBA win. Los Angeles shot 30-of-48 from the field (63.0%) and knocked down 21 three-pointers on 42 attempts, giving them a consistent scoring edge even as Dallas kept pace with solid overall efficiency (35-of-68, 52.0%) and 13 makes from deep.
Darius Garland led all scorers with 41 points for the Clippers, repeatedly generating offense and capitalizing on Los Angeles’ spacing. Kawhi Leonard added 34 points, providing a steady secondary scoring punch as the Clippers combined for 33 assists, a marker of how frequently they created open looks and converted them. Despite being outrebounded 47-40, Los Angeles’ shot-making—particularly from three—helped offset Dallas’ work on the glass.
Dallas received strong production from multiple contributors, led by Naji Marshall’s 28 points and P.J. Washington’s 21. C. Flagg added 18 points as the Mavericks’ offense remained productive throughout, finishing with 25 assists and staying within striking distance. However, the Clippers’ perimeter efficiency and ball movement proved difficult to match, especially as Los Angeles continued to convert from beyond the arc.
Going forward, the Clippers can point to elite shooting efficiency and playmaking as winning pillars, while Dallas has positives in balanced scoring and rebounding but will likely look to tighten perimeter defense against high-volume, high-accuracy three-point shooting. In a game where both teams scored freely, Los Angeles’ ability to turn possessions into threes at a high rate ultimately separated the sides.