LA Clippers turn first-quarter burst into separation as the Dallas Mavericks chase from behind at Intuit Dome

The LA Clippers moved to 41-38 after a 116-103 result over the Dallas Mavericks, who dropped to 25-54, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

First quarter

The Clippers opened with 39 points in the first quarter while the Mavs scored 26.

The Clippers hit 14 three-pointers at 38 percent, and that early shot-making fueled a 23-point biggest lead.

The Mavs stayed close early with a 3-point biggest lead and 3 times tied, but the Clippers logged 45:56 time leading.

Second quarter

The Clippers added 26 points in the second quarter and carried steady offense behind 23 assists.

The Mavs put up 29 points in the second quarter and leaned on 54 bench points to keep the margin workable.

The Clippers protected the rim with 9 blocks while the Mavs finished with 7 blocks in response.

Third quarter

The Clippers scored 24 points in the third quarter while holding the Mavs to a 35 field goals percent on 100 attempts for the game.

The Mavs matched their earlier pace with 29 points in the third quarter, and their 27 made free throws at 96 percent trimmed empty trips.

The Clippers controlled the glass with 63 total rebounds as the Mavs collected 62.

Fourth quarter

The Clippers closed with 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Mavs managed 19.

The Clippers created a 17-0 most-unanswered run, and the Mavs’ 8-point most-unanswered stretch arrived without a full swing in control.

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks final score reflected the Clippers’ 52 points in the paint and 27 fast-break points against the Mavs’ 44 paint points and 23 fast-break points.

Key numbers and one look back

Kawhi Leonard’s previous-game line included 34 points on 58 field goals percent with a 60 three-pointers percent mark.

Brook Lopez’s previous-game line featured 11 rebounds and 4 blocks.

For this LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks review, the Clippers’ 15 turnovers and the Mavs’ 9 turnovers shaped extra possessions that ended with the LA Clippers full-time result.

The game-changing plays LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks centered on the Clippers’ fast-break 67 percent finishing and the Mavs’ 18 three-pointers percent accuracy on 33 attempts.

On Wednesday, 04/08/2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, the Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and the broadcast will air on FDSOK and FDSSC.

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