On December 21, Beijing time, the fire of the NBA regular season continued to burn. In this fierce battle between the Clippers and the Mavericks, the Clippers once led by 22 points, but the Mavericks did not give up, they fought back wildly in the fourth quarter, and even overtook the score at one point.
However, at the critical moment, the Clippers launched a fierce attack, played a 14-3 scoring climax, and finally defeated the Mavericks 120-111 on the road, winning nine in a row.
For the Clippers, George was sidelined, but Leonard played well, contributing 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Harden also had a brilliant performance of 17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Norman Powell, who came off the bench, also contributed 21 points.
For the Mavericks, Doncic played steadily, scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Jones Jr. also had a 19-point performance. And Hardaway Jr., as a substitute, performed eye-catchingly, scoring 21 points and 3 steals. Owen and Lively continue to be sidelined with injuries.
The win in this game was significant for the Clippers, who not only maintained their winning streak, but also proved that they still have enough quality to deal with tough opponents without George. Although the Mavericks were defeated, their fighting spirit and resilience in the game were also impressive.