The Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks, pulling away to secure a 13-point victory. Los Angeles was more efficient from the field (27-for-55, 49.0%) and did its biggest damage from three-point range, knocking down 14 threes compared to Dallas’ six (6-for-33). The Clippers also controlled the glass with a 56-54 rebounding edge and moved the ball effectively with 23 assists.

Kawhi Leonard led the way with a game-high 34 points, providing steady scoring and timely shot-making whenever Dallas threatened to close the gap. Darius Garland added 22 points to give the Clippers a second high-level creator, while John Collins chipped in 12 points as Los Angeles balanced perimeter production with enough interior presence to keep Dallas from dictating the physicality.

For the Mavericks, Cooper Flagg paced the offense with 25 points, and Marvin Bagley III contributed 21 points, but Dallas struggled to match the Clippers’ perimeter efficiency. The Mavericks shot 43.0% overall (29-for-67), and the three-point gap proved costly in a game where both teams were close on the boards and Dallas finished with 18 assists.

Going forward, the Clippers can point to their shot quality, ball movement, and three-point volume as a winning formula, especially when Leonard and Garland are both producing. For Dallas, the takeaway is clear: despite solid individual scoring nights, improving three-point accuracy and generating more efficient offense will be critical against teams that can space the floor and punish defensive lapses from deep.