The Mavericks took one win in LA, and they now have the home-court edge in this series. The following two events are at the American Airlines Center, and we’ll see if Luka and the boys can defend that break from California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Clippers failed to keep the pressure on the hosts in the second meeting, and that’s why they lost 96-93. However, we have another view on this. Kawhi was back. For some, his appearance disrupted the chemistry and the flow because the Clips got used to playing without him in the opening match. We are saying all the time, and will repeat it now, he is a burden for this team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leonard scored 15 points, had seven boards, and had four steals, but he was 7-for-17 from the field and missed all five of his three threes. Paul George had 22 buckets, the same as James Harden, who added eight assists and six boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n