Mavs Take 2-0 Lead Over Clippers in Western Conference First Round
Doncic Drops 39 as Mavs Dominate Game 2
Mavs 122, Clippers 114
LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2021 - Luka Doncic put on another dazzling playoff performance, scoring 39 points and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-114 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series.
Despite a 41-point effort from Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers were unable to match the Mavericks' intensity and execution. Doncic was unstoppable, shooting 14-of-25 from the field and adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
The Mavericks took control of the game early, building a 13-point lead in the first quarter. They extended their advantage to 20 points in the second quarter and never looked back.
The Clippers made a push in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 7 points. However, the Mavericks responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away.
The loss leaves the Clippers facing a 2-0 hole in the series. They will need to win Game 3 in Los Angeles on Thursday night to avoid falling into a 3-0 deficit.
Here are the highlights from Game 2:
- Luka Doncic scored 39 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 41 points.
- The Mavericks shot 50% from the field, while the Clippers shot 43.8%.
- The Mavericks outrebounded the Clippers 47-35.
- The Mavericks had 24 assists, while the Clippers had 19.
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