Dallas went down 0-1 in the first round Western Conference playoff series that started in Los Angeles.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts to a foul call during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the LA Clippers in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 21, 2024. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s first postseason as a backcourt duo got off to a rocky start. They’re known for their offense, which can appear automatic, butDoncic connected on only four of his first 13 shot attempts and finished with 33 points with 13 rebounds and six assists.
Irving shook off the rough start by connecting on all eight of his attempts in the third quarter. It was a magnificent showing from the Mavericks guard, whoIrving’s most impressive moment occurred with two minutes left in the quarter, when he drove baseline and finished an up-and-under reverse layup to avoid a block attempt by Paul George. He finished with 31 points and seven rebounds.
Sunday marked Lively’s first game since suffering a knee injury on March 31. He finished with three points and four rebounds, and made a profound impact on the defensive end with three blocks. He had a couple of misses right at the rim, which could likely be attributed to playoff jitters. He and Gafford’s involvement on both ends of the floor will be vital to the Mavericks’ success, now down 0-1 in the series.Clippers star Kawhi Leonard officially ruled out for Game 1 vs.
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