Here are the Game 4 highlights of the match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers which was scheduled on August 24, 2020 (Local Time).
The Mavericks needed one more period to make sure that their first-round playoffs series against the Clippers is even at 2-2.
Luka Doncic continues to amaze the NBA fans and proved that he is the future of the league. Doncic capped his sterling performance by hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the overtime.
Doncic finished the game with 43 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists. With that performance, the young Slovenian joined NBA greats Oscar Robertson and Charles Barkley to register 40-point, 15-rebounds, and 10-assists in a playoffs game.
Dallas played without Kristaps Porzingis due to knee soreness yet unlike in Game 1, coach Rick Carlisle found several players to help carry the scoring for his squad.
Former Michigan Wolverines deadly backcourt combo of Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke had a combined 46 points in their victory.
The Clippers, on the other hand, missed “Playoff P”. Paul George who is usually at his best during the post-season continues his struggle in the first round.
Though he logged 45 minutes in the game, his role was mostly on the defensive end while his scoring output is way below his average.
George only managed to score 9 points which go along with his 8 rebounds.
Los Angeles offense was led by their sixth-man player Lou Williams who registered with 36 points while Kawhi Leonard added 32 points and nine rebounds in the defeat.
Game 4 between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks will resume on August 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM (PHI time).
Dallas Vs Los Angeles Game 4 Box Score
Mavericks (135) – Hardaway Jr. 21, Finney-Smith 8, Kleber 7, Doncic 43, Burke 25, Curry 15, Kidd-Gilchrist 3, Marjanovic 10, Barea 3
Clippers (133) – Leonard 32, Morris 9, Zubac 15, George 9, Shamet 8, Williams 36, Jackson 14, Harell 2, Green 8