Clippers beat Mavericks at home, Marshall scored 22 points, Harden and Leonard shined

On April 6 , the NBA regular season continued, with the Los Angeles Clippers playing at home against the Dallas Mavericks. This game had a significant impact on the playoff rankings of both teams. In the end, the Clippers relied on their better overall performance to easily beat the Mavericks 114-91, consolidating their advantageous position in the Western Conference.

The Clippers scored in many places in this game. Leonard scored 20 points and 6 rebounds, and Harden sent out 13 points and 5 assists to stabilize the morale of the team. As for the Mavericks, Marshall scored a game-high 22 points, but failed to save the defeat.

At the beginning of the game, the Mavericks were slow to get into the game, but the Clippers quickly took the initiative under the impetus of the home atmosphere. The Clippers played an efficient offense of 29 points in the first quarter and ended the first quarter with a 13-point advantage.

Entering the second quarter, the Clippers continued their high-intensity pressure, exerting their strength on both offense and defense, and the Mavericks had no chance to fight back. At the end of the first half, the Clippers had established a huge 23-point lead, setting the tone for the game early.

In the second half, the Mavericks improved slightly in the third quarter, especially in the offensive end, but the Clippers did not panic and maintained a double-digit lead. In the final quarter, the Clippers played steadily and did not give the opponent any chance to counterattack, and finally won 114-91.

Clippers player statistics

Leonard 20 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists, Zubac 14 points , 13 rebounds , 2 assists, Powell 14 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists, Harden 13 points , 4 rebounds, 5 assists , 2 steals, Eubanks 12 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists, Bogdanovic 12 points, 4 rebounds , 6 assists , Dunn 9 points , 6 rebounds , Derrick Jones 8 points , 1 rebound , 2 steals, Baldwin 6 points , 2 rebounds , Christie 3 points , 2 rebounds, 2 steals , Mills 3 points, Kobe Brown 2 rebounds, 4 assists

Mavericks player statistics

Marshall 22 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists, Dinwiddie 18 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists, Hardy 16 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists , 2 steals, Christie 11 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist, Washington 9 points , 10 rebounds , 2 assists, Kai Jones 9 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists , Gafford 4 points , 5 rebounds , Klay 2 points , Powell 2 rebounds , 1 assist, Martin 1 rebound

This game showed the Clippers' deep lineup advantage and team execution, especially the stable performance of Leonard and Harden, which ensured the team's competitiveness in the key stage of the playoffs. The Mavericks, lacking the support of their main players, were tired on both offense and defense. Although Marshall tried hard to score points, it was difficult to reverse the defeat.

As the season draws to a close, both teams will enter the sprint stage. It will be worth continuing to pay attention to whether the Clippers can continue their strong performance and whether the Mavericks can adjust their tactics and mentality in time.