LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks: Overtime, Open Threes, and a 33-Assist Twist at American Airlines Center

The LA Clippers moved to 35-36 after a 138-131 overtime result against the the Dallas Mavericks, who carried a 23-48 mark into the game at American Airlines Center.

First quarter

The LA Clippers opened with 32 points while the the Dallas Mavericks hit 42 in a quarter that featured 6 ties and 3 lead changes.

The Clippers shot 57 percent overall for the game, and that early shot-making helped keep the margin manageable despite the Mavs’ 13-34 clip from deep.

Second quarter

The LA Clippers scored 31 points in the second quarter, and the Clippers’ ball movement set the tone for a 33-assist night.

The the Dallas Mavericks added 30 in the period, and Big D’s interior volume showed up in 64 points in the paint on 56 attempts.

Third quarter

The LA Clippers put up 37 points in the third quarter, and Lob City’s spacing produced 21 made three-pointers on 42 attempts for 50 percent.

The the Dallas Mavericks countered with 17 offensive rebounds in the game, and that work helped create 20 second-chance points.

Fourth quarter

The LA Clippers scored 22 points in the fourth quarter, and the Clippers’ defense created 16 points off turnovers on 12 Mavs giveaways for a swing in late possessions.

The the Dallas Mavericks scored 23 in the fourth quarter, and their bench contributed 50 points to keep the game within reach through regulation.

Overtime

The LA Clippers scored 16 points in overtime while holding the the Dallas Mavericks to 9, and the Clippers finished with 10 blocks and 8 steals across the night.

The the Dallas Mavericks finished with 25 assists, and the LA Clippers post-match stats also showed a 15-7 edge in fast-break points on 71 percent conversion.

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks key moments centered on the Clippers’ 70 percent true shooting and a 3.0 assist-to-turnover ratio that limited empty trips in extra time.

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks review also reflected how the Mavs generated 58 rebounds and 29 free-throw attempts, while the Clippers answered with 48 paint points and 15 second-chance points on 86 percent.

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks final thoughts start with a quick turnaround to the next broadcast as the LA Clippers will host the Milwaukee Bucks on 03/23/2026 at 10:30 PM EDT at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with coverage on FDSWI and FDSSC.

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