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Dallas Mavericks blow out Los Angeles Clippers by 51 points
Having misplaced their first two games of the season, the Dallas Mavericks stormed to an announcement victory in opposition to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, successful 124-73.
The group‘s younger talisman Luka Doncic, 21, led the way in which with 24 factors, eight assists and 9 rebounds. The Clippers have been with out star participant Kawhi Leonard, however even with him they might have been floundering such was the dominance of the Mavs, who led 57-27 on the half — an NBA-record halftime lead.
Luka Doncic, left, led Dallas Mavericks in each principal statistic with 24 factors, eight assists and 9 rebounds. At one level throughout the second quarter, the Mavs led by 40. The second half was much less one-sided. The Los Angeles Clippers outscored Dallas 30-27 within the third quarter however the harm had been finished.
It was dominance in each facet of the sport. The Mavs scored 43 of their 87 makes an attempt (49%) from the sector, in comparison with the LA’s 26 in 76 (34%). Dallas made 14 of their 41 three-point makes an attempt (34%), whereas the Clippers made simply 4 in 33 (12%).
The Clippers turned the ball over 12 occasions to Dallas’ six. The Mavs stole LA’s ball 10 occasions — eight occasions greater than their opponents.
I’ve by no means seen something like that earlier than within the NBA and the Clippers are at dwelling!😳
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 27, 2020
The Dallas Mavericks Josh Richardson, who scored 21 factors, performed down the victory’s significance after the sport. “There is no enormous secret,” Richardson mentioned. “We simply bought up and performed properly. We performed with a way of urgency.”
Doncic added: “We confirmed who we’re. Individuals choose us like first two video games of season, it is a lengthy season. “We bought to maintain going like that. We bought to play protection.”
“It is not that large of a deal,” George mentioned. “Sure, we bought our butts kicked in the present day, however it‘s one recreation.” Christmas lethargy might have been accountable, in keeping with George. “It was a tricky recreation, coming from Christmas. I loved my Christmas Day yesterday, in the present day simply popped up on me a bit too quick,” George mentioned. “I take full accountability. It’s going to be a unique scenario subsequent recreation. We will likely be prepared.”
