Doncic, Irving Help Mavericks Past Clippers to Even Series Despite Leonard’s Return

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks puts up a shot over the Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George during an NBA playoff game in Los Angeles on April 23, 2024. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard.

Doncic scored 32 points, Irving added 23, and the Mavsericks won 96–93 on Tuesday night, April 23, to tie their NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series at one victory apiece.