NBA playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers take Game 1 versus Dallas Mavericks (15 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Clippers' James Harden scored 28 points. while teammate Paul George scored 22.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden scores over Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. during the first half in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22, 2024. The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 109-97. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Mavericks center Derick Lively II jams the ball over Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving loses control of the ball under pressure from Clippers guard Russell Westbrook during the first half. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr. (C) blocks Westbrook's shot during the first half. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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