Chauncey Billups hit a three win one second to go as the Los Angeles Clippers hung on for a 91-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks Vs. Clippers Final Score: Chauncey Billups Hits Game-Winner, 91-89
After seeing a six-point lead disappear in just about 30 seconds, the Los Angeles Clippers faced a one-point deficit with just five seconds to go. And as the Clippers tried to inbound the ball, Mo Williams nearly booted it away, sparking another lengthy review in a final minute that took closer to 10, thanks to the officials’ frequent trip to the monitor. When it was all over, though, the Clippers maintained possession, then watched as Chauncey Billups buried a three to put them back on top with only a second to go.
Still, Dallas had a shot to tie on the ensuing possession, inbounding the ball from the front-court, in prime lob range. However, Los Angeles read it well, and prevented the last-second heave at the rim, hanging on for a 91-89 win.
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The big thing to watch on Wednesday night, however, is how the Clippers rebound from a 29-point loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Clips Nation’s Steve Perrin believes that loss could actually help against the Mavs, oddly enough.
It should be interesting to see if Perrin’s optimism shows through on Wednesday night when the two teams face off on ESPN.
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