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James Harden scored just seven points during the Clippers' critical Game 5 playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, an unacceptable tally.

Luka Doncic has 35 points and 10 assists to lead the Mavericks to a Game 3 victory on Wednesday night, putting the Clippers down 3-2 in best-of-seven series.

A billboard across from Crypto.com Arena trolls the Dallas Mavericks before the Clippers host them Wednesday in Game 5 of the first round playoffs.

James Harden says "it's pretty simple for me" to become a scorer when picking up the slack for Kawhi Leonard, who is out again in Game 5 vs. Mavericks.

James Harden, one of the Clippers' heroes in a Game 4 win on the road, says coach has provided a 'blueprint' to defeating the Mavericks.

Kawhi Leonard's swollen right knee forces him to sit out Game 4, but Clippers even series with Paul George and James Harden each scoring 33 points.

If Kawhi Leonard is able to play Sunday against the Mavericks in Dallas, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said there might be a minutes restriction.

Kawhi Leonard only plays 25 minutes, finishing with nine points and four turnovers, in Game 3 loss as the Clippers trail Dallas 2-1 in best-of-seven series.

The Clippers are unsure if Kawhi Leonard will be able to play more than the roughly 35 minutes he played in the team's Game 2 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

For the Clippers to beat Dallas in Game 3, they will need a better version of the Kawhi Leonard they got in Game 2.

The Clippers dropped Game 2 in what was Kawhi Leonard's first game since March 31, but it's clear his presence is key to L.A.'s title aspirations.

Luka Doncic scores 32 points to help Dallas even best-of-seven series while Kawhi Leonard struggles in return and misses all five three-point attempt.

A stingy defense helped the Clippers defeat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1, but Tyronn Lue knows they can't underestimate Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

The Clippers hang on for a Game 1 victory over Dallas on Sunday, but their title aspirations would be lifted if Kawhi Leonard returns to the court.

All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard missed his ninth straight game but the Clippers built a 29-point lead in third quarter to beat Dallas in series opener.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue says he's cautious yet optimistic All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard will play against the Mavericks on Sunday.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is 'questionable' to play Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks as he deals with a knee injury that has kept him out eight games.

The Clippers are hoping Kawhi Leonard (knee injury) will be in the lineup to open the playoffs against Dallas but coach Ty Lue says: "We don't know yet."

Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard participated in part of the team's practice Tuesday but it's unclear if he'll play Sunday in Game 1 vs. Mavericks.

Rockets center Boban Marjanovic intentionally missed a free throw so Clippers fans at Crypto.com Arena would get free Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

With the fourth seed in the playoffs locked up, the big question for the Clippers will be if Kawhi Leonard is ready for first-round series vs. Dallas.

The Clippers lose to Utah but not before securing the No. 4 seed and a first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks. But will Kawhi Leonard play?

The Clippers, playing without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Ivica Zubac, fall to the Phoenix Suns.

The Clippers secure another playoff spot, the 10th time in the last 13 years they'll finish in the top five in the conference standings. But it was an adventure getting there Tuesday.

Paul George scores 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter to help wipe out a 26-point deficit halfway through the third quarter Sunday afternoon.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has returned to Los Angeles to receive treatment on his sore right knee.

Rajon Rondo, who played for the Lakers and Celtics and seven other NBA teams, says he has retired after 16 seasons. He won an NBA title with L.A. and Boston.

Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook told a Hornets fan, 'Don't disrespect my name.' The former NBA MVP has been fighting that battle since his Lakers days.

Russell Westbrook scores 14 points in his return from injury, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue is left frustrated following a 133-116 loss to the Pacers.

The Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers was notable because the avalanche of points came in regulation, not overtime. What are other memorable shootouts?