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Clippers spoil Mavs' party, 118-108, to get back in series
Read full article: Clippers spoil Mavs' party, 118-108, to get back in seriesKawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled Luka Doncicโs home playoff debut, beating the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 to get back in the first-round playoff series.
Leonard, Clippers pull away from Knicks for 129-115 win
Read full article: Leonard, Clippers pull away from Knicks for 129-115 winKawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Clippers rang up the highest point total of the season against the New York Knicks on Sunday, winning 129-115 for their 10th victory in 11 games. The Clippers shredded the NBA leaders in fewest points per game allowed to break away after leading by one at halftime. The game's start time was moved up four hours by the NBA to 1 p.m., though neither that nor the Knicks' good early shooting seemed to bother the Clippers. Leonard and Jackson each scored 10 points in the period, when the Clippers made five 3-pointers and scored 35 points, taking a 101-91 lead to the fourth. Knicks: The Knicks' previous high for points allowed was 121 to Indiana in their season opener.
Mavs release Barea as veteran guard seeks to continue career
Read full article: Mavs release Barea as veteran guard seeks to continue careerThe Dallas Mavericks released J.J. Barea on Thursday, turning loose the last piece of the franchise's 2011 championship team to give the veteran guard a chance to continue his playing career. Barea said he had heard from other organizations since news of his release broke, but declined to be specific. I might be back here in Dallas playing. Nelson said the Mavericks want to bring Barea back in another capacity when his playing career is over. โHe was a huge part of that championship,โ Nelson said.