The Dallas Mavericks clinched the playoff series against the LA Clippers with a decisive 114-101 victory in Game 6, winning the series 4-2. The matchup, held on May 4, 2024, was a crucial game as it determined the final outcome of a highly competitive 6-match playoff series.
Game Summary: The Mavericks dominated from the outset, leveraging a strong offensive performance to secure their place in the next round. Despite a valiant effort from the Clippers, Dallas’ efficiency on both ends of the court proved too much for LA to handle.
Key Performances:
- Dallas Mavericks: The team showcased a well-rounded attack with contributions from several key players. Their cohesive team play and strategic execution were pivotal in overcoming the Clippers.
- LA Clippers: Although the Clippers fought hard and managed to put up a solid score, they struggled to contain the Mavericks’ offensive firepower, which ultimately led to their defeat.
Series Overview:
- Game 1: Clippers 109 – Mavericks 97 (April 22)
- Game 2: Mavericks 96 – Clippers 93 (April 24)
- Game 3: Clippers 116 – Mavericks 101 (April 27)
- Game 4: Mavericks 123 – Clippers 111 (April 29)
- Game 5: Mavericks 93 – Clippers 101 (May 2)
- Game 6: Mavericks 114 – Clippers 101 (May 4)
The Mavericks’ victory in Game 6 secured their advancement in the playoffs, demonstrating their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Dallas Mavericks vs Clippers Match Player Stats
LA Clippers:
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 42:12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 | -19 | |
| P.J. Tucker | 20:11 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -14 | |
| Ivica Zubac | 37:01 | 6 | 11 | 54.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | -3 | |
| Terance Mann | 38:38 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 14 | -3 | |
| James Harden | 43:22 | 5 | 16 | 31.3 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | -6 | |
| Norman Powell | 35:58 | 6 | 14 | 42.9 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 6 | 8 | 75.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 6 | |
| Russell Westbrook | 9:06 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -8 | |
| Amir Coffey | 8:20 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -14 | |
| Mason Plumlee | 1:30 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -7 | |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | 1:14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Bones Hyland | 1:14 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobe Brown | 1:14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Daniel Theis | DNP – Coach’s Decision | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 34 | 82 | 41.5 | 8 | 31 | 25.8 | 25 | 32 | 78.1 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 101 | -13 |
Dallas Mavericks:
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 36:05 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| P.J. Washington | 34:43 | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14 | -2 |
| Daniel Gafford | 22:28 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 17 |
| Kyrie Irving | 42:18 | 11 | 19 | 57.9 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 22 |
| Luka Doncic | 43:07 | 9 | 26 | 34.6 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 11 | 81.8 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 9 |
| Dereck Lively II | 24:04 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | -2 |
| Josh Green | 21:27 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Maxi Kleber | 5:06 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Dante Exum | 7:00 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Dwight Powell | 1:14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Jaden Hardy | 1:14 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| AJ Lawson | 1:14 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Markieff Morris | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 40 | 83 | 48.2 | 12 | 36 | 33.3 | 22 | 33 | 66.7 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 114 | 13 |
