{"id":764492,"date":"2017-11-02T10:30:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T14:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=764492"},"modified":"2017-11-02T10:30:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T14:30:08","slug":"clippers-overwhelm-mavericks-119-98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/clippers-overwhelm-mavericks-119-98\/","title":{"rendered":"Clippers Overwhelm Mavericks 119-98"},"content":{"rendered":"

The LA Clippers returned to form by defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 119 to 98. Although the Clippers were expected to win this game, they needed to get back on track by snapping their 2 game losing streak. The game was close in the opening minutes, but the Clippers quickly exploded to a double digit lead during the 2nd quarter. Here is what made them successful:<\/p>\n

Defense Leading Into Offense<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The stingy Clipper defense returned tonight, holding the Mavericks to 98 points. Los Angeles scored 20 fast break points & 16 points off of turnovers, and that’s what helped break this game open. The Mavericks were able to shoot the occasional open three, but nothing came easy for them. Here’s a perfect example of defense leading into offense.<\/p>\n

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We runnin'. pic.twitter.com\/pZFV7purex<\/a><\/p>\n

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n