5 Takeaways From Series Tying Victory

Mavs Tie Series, Luka Dominates

5 Takeaways from Series-Tying Victory

35-Point Outburst Pushes Dallas to 3-2 Lead

Los Angeles, Calif. - Luka Doncic exploded down the stretch, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 victory over the LA Clippers on Monday night, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.

Doncic scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial three-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to give the Mavericks the lead for good.

5 Takeaways from the Game:

1. Doncic's Dominance: The Slovenian superstar took over in the clutch, scoring 11 points in the final three minutes to seal the victory.
2. Clippers' Woes: The Clippers, once up 2-0 in the series, struggled offensively, making a dismal 39.8% from the field.
3. Mavs' Defense Tightens: Dallas clamped down defensively in the second half, holding the Clippers to just 38.5% shooting.
4. Home Court Advantage: The Mavericks, now 2-1 at home in the series, will look to regain home-court advantage in Game 6.
5. Series Still Tight: With the series tied 2-2, the momentum is firmly on Dallas' side as they head back to Los Angeles for Game 6.

Next Up:

Game 6 of the series will be played on Wednesday, April 28, at 9:00 PM PT in Los Angeles.