In a remarkable display of shooting prowess, the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Paul George's 26 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals, dominated the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of Game 4. George, shooting 6-of-9 from three-point range, helped the Clippers to a 66-49 lead at halftime. His performance was pivotal as the Clippers managed an 8-of-11 three-point shooting in the first quarter alone, establishing a 39-16 lead. The Clippers' offensive surge came despite the absence of star player Kawhi Leonard, with notable contributions also from James Harden who added 18 points and 5 assists.
L.A. Clippers first quarter against Dallas https://t.co/OKKOaZBJEu
PG and the Clippers are putting it ON the Mavs at the break. π€ β LA 1H ML (+140) β 1H O 103.5 Live odds: π LA -8.5 π΅ DAL +280 βοΈ O/U 222.5 https://t.co/jK6mNQ7B1G
Paul George was COOKING in the 1st half as the Clippers lead big π€ β LA 1H ML (+140) β 1H O 103.5 Live odds: βͺοΈ LA -8.5 βͺοΈ DAL +280 οΏ½οΏ½οΈ O/U 222.5 https://t.co/jeKXevQ2OU
Paul George is on FIRE π₯ He's got 26 PTS and 6 3PM at the half! https://t.co/9eTznIJOma
Paul George has 26 1st half points (6 3PT)! Luka + Kyrie: 28 PTS (3 3PT) https://t.co/GkzcEuCt9A
PG and the Clippers are putting it ON the Mavs at the break. π€ β LAC 1H ML (+140) β 1H O 103.5 Live odds: π LA -8.5 π΅ DAL +280 βοΈ O/U 222.5 https://t.co/huuXKuBdix
Incredible first half for Paul George, who scored 26 points on 14 true shot attempts and 18.8 minutes. He was 6/9 from 3-point range. He also had 3 assists against 1 live-ball turnover. Defensively, he had 3 rebounds and 2 steals. https://t.co/osvN779Ge8
Paul George ERUPTED in the first half: π₯26 points π₯9-of-14 FG π₯6-of-9 3PT π₯18 minutes Clippers lead the Mavericks 66-49 at the half in Game 4. https://t.co/EzpMRq5uM7
Paul George had 26 points, James Harden 18 and 5 assists to help Clippers open 66-49 lead over Mavericks at the half.
PAUL GEORGE AT HALFTIME: 26 POINTS 64% FG 6/9 3PM π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/frZL4vj2uT
PLAYOFF P IN FULL EFFECT π₯ Paul George is up to 26 points, 6-of-9 3PT https://t.co/H3rTtBiwss
Norman Powell beats the buzzer to put the finishing touches on a huge 1st quarter for the Clippers. π₯ (π₯: @LAClippers) https://t.co/QFkfejdSfj
Norm Powell at the buzzer π₯ Clippers have hit eight threes after one. (via @NBA) https://t.co/5u8pmA6MWS
Paul George has as many points as the ENTIRE Mavericks team (16) at the end of the 1st quarter π€― https://t.co/lJJA2VlmpM
Paul George scored 16 points in the first quarter π₯ Clippers up on the Mavs 39-16 π³ https://t.co/MGcQFyOdX8
Norman Powell beats the Q1 buzzer π¨ Clippers lead 39-16 after the first! https://t.co/vYoyi9WoDW
Statement 1st Q from the Clippers in Dallas - they lead 39-16 after 1 π³ β LA 1Q ML (+125) β 1Q O 51.5 https://t.co/g2Z5WFve4h
The Clippers are ROLLING in Dallas up 23 after the 1st Q. π³ β LA 1Q ML (+125) β 1Q O 51.5 https://t.co/yiRZCjBw2B
Paul George dropped 16 points on 9 true shot attempts in the first quarter without committing a turnover. He converted 3 of 5 from deep. https://t.co/r5GItkWLVg
Clippers are a scorching 8-for-11 from 3, including a buzzer-beating triple from Norm Powell, to take a stunning 39-16 lead into the second quarter... without Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers' last five made baskets of the 1st -- all 3-pointers.
Powell beats the 1st quarter buzzer as the Clippers put up 39 points, 8 threes in the 1st π₯π₯ LAC-DAL | Game 4 on ABC https://t.co/M3iSau6UfU
NORMAN POWELL BEATS THE 1ST QUARTER BUZZER π¨ Clippers lead the Mavs 39-16 after one quarter in Game 4! https://t.co/C4IXbBLMdK
Paul George was COOKING in the first quarter π₯π₯π₯ https://t.co/ocdIrdPkkf
All-universe shooting for the Clippers in the first quarter, hitting 8-of-11 three-pointers. They have built a 39-16 lead and the Mavericks are only eight three pointers behind the Clips, roughly the margin right now. Mavs are 0-of-7 from deep. PG with 16-3-3.
Clippers 39, Mavericks 16 after one quarter.
Paul George 16, Mavericks 16. Clippers up 23 after a quarter in a remarkable start on the road without Kawhi Leonard ... More NBA from me: https://t.co/A6ycVmnrjq
Paul George in the 1st quarter: 16 Points 3 Rebounds 3 Assists 66% FG 3/5 3PM π₯ https://t.co/vKpwc3jgop
Paul George has scored as many points (16) as the entire Mavs team.
Paul George is RED HOT in the first quarter β¨οΈ He's got 16 points already in Game 4! https://t.co/jXYgdSsepP
Clippers 36, Mavericks 14, late first quarter.
Another Paul George 3 has the Clippers up 36-14.
Paul George buries a 3 in transition and lets out a scream toward the Clippers bench as Dallas calls for time. Clippers up 30-14 with 1:28 left. This is the PG the Clippers have needed all series -- aggressive and not in foul trouble. PG has 13 points.
Paul George off to a sensational start (13 points in less than 11 minutes and Clippers are up 30-14 with 1:28 to go in the first. Jason Kidd already has called three timeouts.
Luka and the Mavs are up at the half over the Clippers π https://t.co/M3dCrIOub4
The Mavericks lead by 13 at the half. π Live odds: π΅ DAL -11.5 π΄ LAC +600 βοΈ O/U 203.5 https://t.co/SAneoF1BuZ
Mavericks up 54-41 at halftime. Most impressive number is the Mavericks' 13 assists, considering the only averaged 15.5 assists in the first two games at LA. Luka with 14-6-6. Lively with 13 points. Harden with 14 for LA.