Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) fouls Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic (51) during the third quarter in Game 5 of their best-of-seven playoff series at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The Clippers lost to Dallas 105-100. Their championship ambitions are hanging on for dear life trailing 3-2 in the series, with Game 6 coming on Friday in Dallas. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI