Mavericks Defeat Clippers 113-97, Secure Key Win

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 113-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, avenging their previous 118-95 loss earlier in the week without their star player Luka Doncic, who was sidelined with a heel injury. Quentin Grimes led the Mavericks with 20 points off the bench, while Norman Powell paced the Clippers with 28 points. Dallas had a balanced attack with eight players in double figures and key contributions from Klay Thompson, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Kyrie Irving, who overcame a slow start to score 15 points. The Mavericks dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Clippers 31-18 and maintaining their lead through strong bench performances, notably from Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall. Ivica Zubac's efforts for the Clippers included a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds, but it was not enough to close the gap. The victory marked Dallas’ sixth win without Doncic this season, underscoring their depth and resilience.