Clippers defense holds Mavericks scoreless for over seven minutes in first half
Clippers led by as many as 29 points, never trailed
Clippers win Game 1 against Mavericks without Kawhi Leonard
James Harden scores 28 points and generates good shots for teammates
Tyronn Lue emphasizes attack mentality before game pays off
The LA Clippers proved their readiness for the playoffs without Kawhi Leonard in Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks. The team held a commanding lead throughout the game, with James Harden stepping up to score 28 points and generate good shots for his teammates. The Clippers' defense was also impressive, holding the Mavericks without a field goal for over seven minutes in the first half.
Tyronn Lue, the Clippers' coach, emphasized the need for an attack mentality on both ends of the floor before the game. This strategy paid off as the Clippers led by as many as 29 points and never trailed.
Despite Harden's past playoff struggles, he showed that he can be an aggressive scorer when called upon. The Clippers believe they can win games without Leonard until he is ready to return.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the Clippers' offensive firepower and defensive intensity. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 23 points and 10 rebounds but was not enough to overcome the Clippers' team effort.
The Clippers will look to carry this momentum into Game 2 as they look to take a commanding lead in the series. The Mavericks, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the Clippers' offense if they hope to stay competitive.
James Harden scored 28 points in the Clippers win over the Mavericks.
Harden's performance in this game demonstrates his ability to score with the best of them and generate good shots for his teammates.
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LA Clippers won Game 1 of Western Conference quarterfinals against Dallas Mavericks with a score of 109-97, taking a 1-0 series lead.
Clippers held Mavericks to 30 first-half points on 22% shooting.
Ivica Zubac had a double-double at halftime and finished with a postseason career-high 20 points on 10-of-17 shooting, giving Clippers offensive diversity without Leonard available.
James Harden stated that his role for the Clippers is generating good shots and making teammates' jobs easier.
The Clippers believe they can win games without Kawhi Leonard until he's ready to return.
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The author is reporting on statements made by various individuals and is not making any fallacious assertions. The author is simply relaying information. However, there are a few instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric to describe the actions of the teams or players, but these do not rise to the level of a formal fallacy.
][The Clippers] believe they can more than hold the fort until Leonard's knee is healthy enough for him to play.[/
][Devin Booker] believes his team needs to match the Timberwolves’ physicality.[/
