In a game on December 21, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97, with Quentin Grimes scoring 20 points off the bench, leading eight Mavericks in double figures. Despite missing their leading scorer Luka Doncic, the Mavericks had a strong performance with Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, and Spencer Dinwiddie contributing to the win. Grimes scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, helping secure the victory. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 28 points, while James Harden and Kevin Porter Jr. each added 19 points. The Mavericks outscored the Clippers in the second period, leading 54-40 at halftime. The Clippers’ Ivica Zubac had a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds. The win improved the Mavericks’ record to 6-2 without Doncic, who missed the game due to a left heel contusion. The Clippers will face the Memphis Grizzlies next, while the Mavericks will play against the Portland Trail Blazers in their next game.
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Daily News: Mavericks’ bench scoring barrage leads to Clippers defeat without Luka Doncic
