Mavs Tie Series, Force Game 3 With Clippers
Irving's Heroics, Exum's Buzzer-Beater Force Overtime
Mavs, Clippers Level Playoff Series With Mavericks Prevailing
The Dallas Mavericks, led by Kyrie Irving's season-high 48 points, fought back from a double-digit deficit to earn a hard-fought 96-93 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
The win levels the first-round playoff series at 1-1, and shifts the momentum back to Dallas heading into Game 3. Irving was sensational for the Mavericks, hitting 19-of-36 from the field and dishing out 6 assists. He was particularly effective in clutch time, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Dante Exum also played a pivotal role in the victory, hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to force overtime. The Mavericks then outscored the Clippers 10-4 in the extra period to secure the win.
The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Thursday night in Los Angeles. The Mavericks will look to take the lead in the series, while the Clippers will be eager to regain home-court advantage. Visit ESPN for Dallas Mavericks live scores, video highlights, and the latest news.
Updated 4:38 PM PDT April 7, 2024, DALLAS (AP)
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