Doncic Scores 42 In Game 5 Victory; Defeating Clippers 105-100
By Jarred Davis, Contributing Writer
Published June 3, 2021
Mavs guard Luka Doncic (77) recorded 42 points, 14 assists and 8 rebounds in a 105-100 win over the Clippers at Staples Center on Wednesday, June. 2 (Courtesy Photo)
Luka Doncic scored 42 points in a back-and-forth match that saw eight lead changes and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-100 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series to take a 3-2 lead on Wednesday night at Staples Center.
Tim Hardaway Jr. had 20 points, making three 3-pointers and made two game clinching free throws with eight seconds left for the Mavs.
Unless the visitors sweep seven games for the first time in NBA history.
Doncic, the young Dallas sensation, has the Mavericks one victory from their first postseason series win since the 2011 NBA Finals.
To get it, Dallas needs a victory in Game 6 on Friday night over Leonard, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers, who evened the series with two double-digit victories on the road before the Mavericks’ 105-100 win at LA for a 3-2 lead.
Utah, the top seed in the Western Conference, awaits the series winner.
âIt’s very obvious,â Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. âWe have got to play better basketball at home.â
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