Clippers suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history

2024-05-02 04:56

The Los Angeles Clippers got blown out by the Dallas Mavericks at home in Game 5.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are on the brink of elimination after getting dominated by the Dallas Mavericks, 93-123, in Game 5.

The Mavericks now hold a 3-2 lead over the Clippers with the series shifting back to Dallas for Game 6.

It was the Clippers' worst playoff loss in franchise history. 

Player of the Game
Luka  Doncic
EFF
35
Luka Doncic
Points 35
Accuracy 14-26
Rebounds 7
Assists 10

LA's stars failed to show up in the pivotal game as Paul George only had 15 points and James Harden went 2-of-12 from the field for 7 points.

James Harden
James Harden
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The Clippers shot only 38% from the floor and allowed the Mavericks to make 54% of their field goal attempts. LA also got outscored in the paint, 46-56. 

Luka Doncic, who is dealing with a knee injury, had 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead Dallas in the Game 5 win.



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