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What history can tell us about the future of the Mavericks-Clippers series - ESPN

The LA Clippers had the Western Conference's 11th-best record after the All-Star break at 15-14, trailing not only the other nine teams to make the postseason but also the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks went 16-2 over an 18-game stretch after moving Daniel Gafford and Derrick Jones Jr. into the starting lineup on March 7, losing their last two games only after securing the No. 5 seed in the West and resting their starters.

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers’ rout of Nuggets for series lead

Kawhi Leonard recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Inglewood, CaliforniaJames Harden had 20 points – all in the first half – to go with nine assists and six rebounds, while Norman Powell also scored 20 for the fifth-seeded Clippers. Ivica Zubac registered 19 points and nine rebounds as Los Angeles won its second straight in the best-of-seven, first-round series.Denver star Nikola Jokic recorded 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his 20th career postseason triple-double. Jamal Murray also scored 23 points and Aaron Gordon added 15 points and seven rebounds for the fourth-seeded Nuggets.“We got to build off of this,” said Clippers coach Tyronn Lue.

McClung's 4 perfect dunks clinch historic 3-peat; Herro wins 3s title - ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO — Mac McClung dialed up a retro move Saturday night in setting the tone to make NBA history as the only player to win three consecutive slam dunk contest titles.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard practices for first time this season - ESPN

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his right knee, returned to practice Tuesday, coach Ty Lue said. Leonard could return to game action within the next two weeks, barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN.