Lucas Doncic leads Mavericks with 35 points to a 123-93 win over Clippers in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead.

By the Numbers
  • Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half.
  • Maxi Kleber hit five 3-pointers for the Mavericks.
  • Dallas won by a 30-point margin, limiting the Clippers to 93 points.
Yes, But

The Clippers struggled without Kawhi Leonard, shooting 9 for 35 on 3-point attempts in Game 5.

State of Play
  • Game 6 will be in Dallas, with the Mavericks having a chance to close out the series.
  • If needed, Game 7 will be back in Los Angeles.
What's Next

The Mavericks aim to secure their first playoff series victory since 2022 in the upcoming games.

Bottom Line

Lucas Doncic's stellar performance propels Mavericks to a significant series lead, positioning them for a potential series win in Game 6.