The Dallas Mavericks (42 - 25) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (42 - 24), 129 - 99, to tighten the race at the bottom of the Western Conference playoff standings. Chris Paul was assessed a flagrant foul 1 after whacking J.J. Barea across the head on a layup attempt. For just the second time post - All - Star break, Dirk Nowitzki converted more than half his shots in scoring a game - high 22 points. The Mavericks hit an impressive 15 three - pointers to claim half a half game lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the sixth seed. Tyson Chandler managed his first double - double since February 20th, compiling 14 points and 12 rebounds in 27 minutes. Charlie Villanueva continued his rampage against the Clippers, scoring 19 points after notching a season - high 26 against them in January. DeAndre Jordan hit the first three - pointer of his career, the lone Clippers' highlight in the blowout loss. The 30 - point loss won’t help Jordan’s claim to Defensive Player of the Year. Chris Paul, flagrant foul aside, registered 11 points, seven assists and five steals in 33 minutes. Austin Rivers led all reserves with 24 minutes, posting a team low minus 28 plus/minus. The Mavericks, who don’t have a back - to - back stint the rest of the month, get two days off before hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers begin a two - game homestand Sunday against the Houston Rockets.
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