THE LATE SHOW
Mavs actually hold onto lead against the Clippers as they get a huge win in their playoff push.
Leaders
Points: Nowitzki, 26
Rebounds: Nowitzki, 11
Assists: Ellis, 9
+-: Harris, +17
Clippers
Points: Griffin, 25
Rebounds: Jordan, 15
Assists: Griffin, 11
+-: Collison, +5
Game Ball
Dirk Nowitzki
26 pts.,11 rbs., 10-18 FG, 4-7 3PT
X-Factor
Vince Carter
16 pts., 6-12 FG, 4-7 3PT
Goat
Matt Barnes
6 pts., 2-9 FG, 1-6 3PT
Play of the Game
Brandan Wright's poster dunk on Blake Griffin in the 2nd quarter.
Stat of the Game
Mavs hit 14-29 threes while Clippers go only 6-27.
Mavs Grades
Nowitzki: A
Marion: B
Dalembert: B+
Ellis: B
Calderon: A-
Carter: A-
Harris: B+
Wright: B+
Crowder: B
Blair: C
Additional Notes
The Mavs won their first game of the year over the Clippers, after blowing double-digit leads in the first 3 meetings. Tonight they let a 12 point lead get down to 2 in the closing minutes before holding on.
The win puts the Mavs put the Mavs a half game ahead of both Memphis and Phoenix, good for 7th place in the West.
Dirk had his third double-double in the last 5 games, half of his season total of 6.
The Mavs haven't been swept by the Clippers since the 93-94 season.
Quote of Note
"The win was nice. Not so much the last couple of minutes."
Dirk
Next Up
The Mavericks (45-31) stay at the Staples Center to face the depleted Lakers (25-50), later tonight at 9:30.
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