From +31 to Doncic’s equalizer, to Irving’s overtaking. But Harden commands the final and George finds a miracle from the corner: 33 points for the two stars of the Clippers, without Leonard, and the final 116-111: 2-2 in the series with the Mavs, at the end of an incredible match.
Kyrie Irving scored 40 points for Dallas, including an acrobatic layup with 2:15 left for a 104-103 lead that was the Mavericks’ first since midway through the first quarter.
Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth career triple-double in the playoffs, all against the Clippers. But something was missing from the Slovenian, obviously in defence. but not only.
George scored 26 points in the first half, as the Clippers’ lead reached 55-24 on a three-pointer by Harden. The scoring stars combined to make 11 of 16 from long range, while LA made 18 of 29 overall.
After Irving’s layup, a crazy play, George scored his first basket of the second half, a fadeaway 3 from the corner beyond all logic. Irving missed a layup and Harden converted a three-point play, for the 10-time All-Star 15 fourth-half points. Leading the team.