Luka Doncic Helps Mavs Hold Off Furious Clippers Rally

Paul George (13) of the LA Clippers drives to the basket against Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center in Dallas, on Nov. 15, 2022. Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Luka Doncic scored 35 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dorian Finney-Smith hit seven 3-pointers en route to 21 points, and the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 103–101, on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Dallas dominated the first half, building a lead of as many as 25 points before intermission, thanks to suffocating defense.