Clippers hold off Mavericks as playoff scramble continues
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Inglewood — The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday, overcoming a squandered 23-point lead with a late run; coach Tyronn Lue said the team limited rookie Cooper Flagg to 25 points and nine rebounds in the victory.
Wednesday's results widened playoff stakes: Oklahoma City beat the Clippers 128-110 to clinch the West's top seed, the Spurs locked the No. 2 seed with their 61st win, Phoenix clinched No. 7, and Friday's Clippers–Trail Blazers game plus an April 14 play-in will decide the final seedings.
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Timeline
- 1. Cooper Flagg scored 51 then 45 points in his two games prior to facing the Clippers.
- 2. Tuesday: Clippers defeated Mavericks 116-103 at Intuit Dome, holding Flagg to 25 points.
- 3. Wednesday: Oklahoma City defeated Clippers 128-110, clinching the Western Conference's top seed.
- 4. Wednesday: Spurs earned their 61st win and locked No. 2 seed; Phoenix clinched No. 7.
- 5. Friday/April 14: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers and potential play-in games will determine final seeding.
Why it matters
The NBA playoffs are heating up. Your team's position can change quickly. If you're a Clippers fan, keep an eye on Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. It could decide the final seedings.
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