Harden's 28-Point Outburst Powers Clippers Past Mavericks in Game 1

Los Angeles Takes Early Lead in First-Round Clash

James Harden exploded for 28 points, including six three-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 109-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.

Clippers Dominate from Three-Point Range

The Clippers shot a blistering 42.9% from three-point range, led by Harden's six triples. Paul George added 22 points, while Nicolas Batum contributed 15 off the bench.

Mavericks Struggle to Keep Pace

The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić's 26 points, but they struggled to keep up with the Clippers' three-point barrage. Spencer Dinwiddie added 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Los Angeles' hot shooting.

Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night in Los Angeles.