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Mavericks out-marvelled by Clippers
Los Angeles, Dec 12: The Los Angeles Clippers pulled a last second 100-99 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles, Dec 12: The Los Angeles Clippers pulled a last second 100-99 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
In Los Angeles, Glen Rice hit a 15-foot jumper at the full-time buzzer to give the Clippers a narrow win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday (December 11). Corey Maggette scored 30 points to lead the Clippers, while Chris Wilcox had 21 points and Elton Brand chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. Michael Finley had 38 points to lead Dallas, while Antoine Walker had 21 points and 10 assists. Dirk Nowitzki, returning from the injured list, was overshadowed as he played just 24 points and scored nine points. Rice's shot won the game for the Clippers after they had trailed by as many as 22 points and had not led since a 5-4 advantage in the first quarter.
The Mavericks had a chance to take a three-point lead with 12 seconds left, but Steve Nash missed a pair of free throws to keep the score 99-98 and cap a frustrating night.
Nash shot just 2-of-12 from the field and 1-of-3 from the line. Corey Maggette sprained his ankle in the second quarter but came back to play in the second half and led the Clippers with 30 points. Michael Finley scored a season-high 38 for Dallas.
Finley messed up for Dallas when he slapped the ball right to Rice as he tried to clear out the rebound from Maggette's failed layup attempt.
Results of Wednesday's National Basketball Association games (home team in CAPS): BOSTON 126 Seattle 112 Orlando 95 WASHINGTON 91 MEMPHIS 103 Atlanta 90 MILWAUKEE 94 Golden State 89 (OT) SAN ANTONIO 102 Portland 77 UTAH 95 New York 73 LA CLIPPERS 100 Dallas 99
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In Los Angeles, Glen Rice hit a 15-foot jumper at the full-time buzzer to give the Clippers a narrow win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday (December 11). Corey Maggette scored 30 points to lead the Clippers, while Chris Wilcox had 21 points and Elton Brand chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds. Michael Finley had 38 points to lead Dallas, while Antoine Walker had 21 points and 10 assists. Dirk Nowitzki, returning from the injured list, was overshadowed as he played just 24 points and scored nine points. Rice's shot won the game for the Clippers after they had trailed by as many as 22 points and had not led since a 5-4 advantage in the first quarter.
The Mavericks had a chance to take a three-point lead with 12 seconds left, but Steve Nash missed a pair of free throws to keep the score 99-98 and cap a frustrating night.
Nash shot just 2-of-12 from the field and 1-of-3 from the line. Corey Maggette sprained his ankle in the second quarter but came back to play in the second half and led the Clippers with 30 points. Michael Finley scored a season-high 38 for Dallas.
Finley messed up for Dallas when he slapped the ball right to Rice as he tried to clear out the rebound from Maggette's failed layup attempt.
Results of Wednesday's National Basketball Association games (home team in CAPS): BOSTON 126 Seattle 112 Orlando 95 WASHINGTON 91 MEMPHIS 103 Atlanta 90 MILWAUKEE 94 Golden State 89 (OT) SAN ANTONIO 102 Portland 77 UTAH 95 New York 73 LA CLIPPERS 100 Dallas 99
Bureau Report