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The Clippers could not find any offensive rhythm in the 2nd half as the Dallas defense turned up the heat in the 3rd qtr. Clippers missed at one point, 14 consecutive 3's and were held scoreless for just under 6 minutes. Luke also got going in the 2nd half scoring 20 of his 35.

With Kawhi Leonard out, Paul George was on fire in the first half for the Clippers scoring 26 of his 33 which included 6 3's. James Harden also had a big day exploding in the 4th qtr with 15 of his 33. Clippers lead at the break 66-49 after the Mavs erased a 31 point deficit lead by Kyrie Irving who had 40 in the loss. Clippers tied a franchise record with with 8 3's in the first qtr. they finished the day going 18-29.

Clippers lead after the first quarter 23-18 but then were outscored in the 2nd qtr 36-18 and it was all Dallas from there. Kawhi Leonard was a liability and is still not up to game speed scoring 9 Paul George was also very off finishing with 7. James Harden and Norm Powell kept the Clippers afloat with 21 each Harden was 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Mavs lead the series now 2-1