The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a thrilling victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the Western Conference playoffs. Down 31 points in the first half, the Mavericks staged a fierce comeback behind Kyrie Irving’s impressive 40-point performance. However, the Clippers regained control in the final minutes with standout performances from James Harden and Paul George, each scoring 33 points in the crucial win.
The victory leveled the best-of-seven series at 2-2, making the upcoming games even more important. The Mavericks were close to making history with a potential comeback win that would have matched the Clippers’ record against the Golden State Warriors in 2019. Despite a triple-double performance from Mavericks star Luka Doncic, with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, the team was unable to secure the win.
In another playoff matchup, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference tie. Jalen Brunson was instrumental in their victory, scoring 47 points and recording 10 assists to lead his team to victory and bounce back from a defeat in game three. Brunson also made history by becoming the first player in franchise history to achieve at least 30 points and