The Dallas Mavericks went on a 14-4 run in the fourth quarter to beat the LA Clippers 106-98 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Clippers led 91-90 when DeAndre Jordan’s dunk put the Mavericks ahead for good with 5:21 left. He scored 6 points as they pulled away to a 104-95 lead with 53 seconds left.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Clippers 7-0. Jordan scored 4 of the Mavericks’ 7 on 2 for 2 shooting.
Harrison Barnes scored 20 points, and Jordan added 13 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks on 6 for 8 shooting.
For the Clippers, Patrick Beverley had 16 points (9 in the third quarter) and 9 rebounds.
The Mavericks shot 46.9% from the field and 29.4% from 3 to the Clippers’ 36.3% and 27.8%. The Clippers outscored the Mavericks 23-4 off turnovers. The Clippers’ starters outscored the Mavericks 39-27 in 16 minutes together.