Nowitzki has 31 points and 11 rebounds as Mavericks beat Clippers 118-108
Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points (13 in the third quarter) and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks closed the fourth quarter on a 14-2 run to beat the LA Clippers 118-108.
The Clippers led 106-104 with 3:07 left in the fourth quarter. Zaza Pachulia’s 2 free throws put the Mavericks ahead for good with 2:07 left.
Nowitzki’s 3-pointer with 1:05 left made it 113-108, and Deron Williams’ 2 free throws with 35.3 seconds left put it away at 115-108.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Clippers 17-9. Nowitzki scored 7 of the Mavericks’ 17 on 2 for 3 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
Wesley Matthews scored 25 points on 9 for 13 shooting.
For the Clippers, Blake Griffin had 21 points (10 in the third quarter) and 9 rebounds, and Austin Rivers added 16 points off the bench.
The Mavericks shot 55.3% from the field and 45.8% from 3 to the Clippers’ 43.0% and 44.4%. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 51-26 off the bench. The Mavericks’ starters outscored the Clippers 59-38 in 18 minutes together.