Clippers eliminated by Mavericks from NBA Playoffs with 114-101 loss in Game 6

The playoff series win for the Mavericks avenges two previous first-round playoff exits at the hands of the Clippers in 2020 and 2021.

Norman Powell led the Clippers with 20 points. Paul George had 18 points and shot 2-of-10 from three. James Harden's shooting struggles continued in Game 6 as he shot just 0-of-6 from the three-point line and 5-of-16 overall.The two-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award winner missed the first game of the series with knee inflammation

The Mavericks led for most of the game, but the Clippers rallied from a double-digit deficit in the first half to take a brief 52-50 lead seconds before halftime.Dallas dominated the third quarter, out-scoring the Clippers 35-20. They stretched it even further in the fourth quarter, opening up a 24-point lead before Los Angeles inevitably waived the white flag.

George has a player option and is expected to become a free agent. If he does, he will have several teams interested in his services. Harden is also a free agent as could Westbrook who also has a player option for next season.

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