Clippers Defeat Mavericks 118-95 in Dallas

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the injury-stricken Dallas Mavericks 118-95 on Thursday night, with Norman Powell scoring 29 points and Ivica Zubac contributing a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds. The Mavericks, missing stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, struggled offensively, shooting just 39.5% from the field and 23.3% from three-point range, marking their lowest scoring game of the season. The Clippers pulled away with a 22-6 run late in the third quarter, ultimately outscoring Dallas 39-28 in that period. James Harden added 24 points and led the Clippers with seven assists, while Klay Thompson was the top scorer for the Mavericks with 22 points. Dallas's inability to score in the paint was evident, as the Clippers dominated with a 54-34 points advantage in that area. The two teams will face off again on Saturday.