The Dallas Mavericks' struggles continued as they faced the LA Clippers, losing 135-104, marking their second consecutive defeat. This loss places the Mavericks in a precarious position, jeopardizing their playoff chances. Although Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II returned, their impact was limited. Davis scored 27 points but also contributed to the team's 16 turnovers. Without Jaden Hardy, the Mavericks relied heavily on Spencer Dinwiddie, who managed nine assists but couldn't steer the team to victory.

On the opposing side, the Clippers' Big 3 of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac dominated the scoreboard, with Harden nearly achieving a triple-double. With this defeat, the Mavericks sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, needing to secure wins to avoid dropping out of playoff contention entirely.