Mavs Win By 30 Points Tie Series

Mavericks Throttle Clippers, Take 3-2 Series Lead

Mavs Win by 30 Points, Tie Series

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 123-93 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday night, tying the series at 2-2. The Mavs led by just two points at halftime, but they outscored the Clippers 66-43 in the second half to secure the victory.

Luka Doncic Leads Mavs with 30 Points

Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavs with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points, and Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in with 19 points.

Clippers Struggle from the Field

The Clippers shot just 37.9% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers with 20 points, but he was just 7-of-22 from the field. Paul George added 19 points, but he was just 6-of-19 from the field.

Mavs Take Control in the Second Half

The Mavs took control of the game in the second half thanks to their defense. The Clippers were held to just 43 points in the second half, and they shot just 31.3% from the field.

Game 6 is Friday Night

Game 6 of the series is scheduled for Friday night in Los Angeles. The Clippers will need to win to force a Game 7, while the Mavs will be looking to close out the series and advance to the second round.