DALLAS, TEXAS — The energy in the building was simply Mavs magic. In the words of Head Coach Jason Kidd, “the ball was on our side tonight.” Saturday night’s game was an uphill battle for the Dallas Mavericks, but they finished strong, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97.
The Mavs welcomed Kyrie Irving back to the floor after his absence on Thursday night. While Luka Dončić remained sidelined, fans hope to see him return in upcoming games. Despite Luka’s absence, the Mavericks showed resilience, relying on a balanced team effort to overcome the Clippers.
Big contributions came from several players, particularly with open looks for Kyrie Irving, Quentin Grimes, and Klay Thompson. Dallas capitalized on Clippers’ mistakes, turning 13 turnovers into valuable points and improving their free throw percentage to an impressive 86.4% for the game.
In the postgame press conference, Coach Kidd praised the team’s performance, singling out Grimes: “Grimes was great, on both ends, and sparked that 39-point fourth quarter.” Kidd also commended the team’s adaptability, stating, “The crew did a great job of responding to the mistakes made in the first game.”
Quentin Grimes finished the night with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Klay Thompson contributed 16 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. Irving’s return brought added energy and focus, helping the Mavericks secure a critical win.
The Mavericks will remain home to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, looking to build on their momentum and further establish their presence in the Western Conference standings.
