The Dallas Mavericks have tied their Western Conference first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers 1-1. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 32 points, while Kyrie Irving added 23 points. Despite a strong performance from Kawhi Leonard in his return from injury, the Clippers struggled to keep pace with the Mavericks’ offense. The Mavericks led for most of the game and held off a Clippers rally in the fourth quarter. Game 3 of the series will be played in Dallas on Friday.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton revealed that a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks. Haliburton emphasized the importance of addressing the incident as a family, and the Bucks were asked about the comments, with a representative claiming that an incident was reported but denied by the accused. Game 3 between the two teams is scheduled for Friday in Indianapolis.
On this episode of The Full Go, host Jason Goff discusses the exciting slate of NBA playoff games from Monday, including why referee discussions should not be a major focus and the impressive performance of Jaden McDaniels for the Wolves. Goff also provides insights on Kevin Durant’s recent comments. Later, former Chicago Bear Alex Brown joins the show to talk about the NFL draft, speculating on the best-case scenarios for the Bears at the number 9 pick and offering his thoughts on the importance of personality in a locker room. The episode concludes with a reminder from The Ringer about responsible gaming.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2, tying the first-round playoff series. Indiana Pacers upset the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 in Game 2, fueled by Pascal Siakam’s dominant performance. The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference quarterfinals with a 105-93 triumph over the Phoenix Suns behind Jaden McDaniels’ 25 points.
Despite Kawhi Leonard’s return from injury, the Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series. The Clippers trailed for most of the game and couldn’t overcome a poor shooting night, losing 96-93 in Dallas. Leonard scored 15 points in his first game in three weeks, but Dallas’ Luka Doncic led all scorers with 32 points. The series is now tied 1-1 heading to Dallas for Games 3 and 4.
In a highly contested Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 to even the first-round series at 1-1. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 32 points and 9 assists while Kyrie Irving added 23 points and 6 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard made his return for the Clippers, but his contributions were limited due to rust from an injury layoff. Despite a strong performance from Paul George (22 points), the Clippers struggled with field goal shooting, connecting on only 36.8 percent of their attempts. The series now shifts to Dallas, where the Mavericks will look to take a 2-1 lead in Game 3 on Friday night.
Luka Doncic’s impressive performance, scoring 32 points, led the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the return of Kawhi Leonard for the Clippers, the Mavericks managed to tie the series at 1-1. Doncic’s contributions, along with Kyrie Irving’s 23 points and P.J. Washington Jr.’s 18 points, proved crucial for the Mavs’ success.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam put on a dominant performance in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, helping tie the series at 1-1. Siakam recorded 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, showcasing his all-around talent. His impressive outing follows a strong 36-point performance in Game 1, solidifying his role as a key contributor for the Pacers.
Skip Bayless initially praised LeBron James in Game 2 of the Lakers-Nuggets series but quickly reverted to criticizing him, attributing the loss to his missed three-pointer. However, Bayless’s analysis is flawed, as James had a strong fourth quarter and cannot solely be held responsible for the defeat. Despite his age, James has performed well, while the team’s struggles stem from a lackluster bench and inability to contain Nikola Jokic. As the series moves to Los Angeles, the Lakers hope to capitalize on their home court to tie the series.
Luka Doncic delivered a knockout blow late in the fourth quarter, hitting a contested three-pointer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 96-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, tying their first-round series 1-1. Despite shooting just 11-of-26 from the field, Doncic stepped up in the clutch, hitting 5-of-14 from beyond the arc and dishing out four assists in the final period, three of which led to Dallas three-pointers. The Mavericks held Los Angeles scoreless for over four minutes in the fourth quarter, benefiting from the defensive prowess of their lineups in the absence of Tim Hardaway Jr. (sprained ankle). Maxi Kleber and P.J. Washington filled the void in outside shooting, combining for 5-of-7 from three-point range.
