Dallas Mavericks 103, LA Clippers 116
NBA · 2026-04-07 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated Dallas Mavericks 116–103 on 2026-04-07 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 37% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 29 | 29 | 19 | 103 |
| LA Clippers | 39 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:13 swung win probability 37% → 89%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Lost Q1 26-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 8:48 (win probability 65% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 38.0% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 15–0 | Q1 8:48 | 65% → 95% |
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q2 1:15 | 73% → 94% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q3 5:56 | 90% → 60% |
| LA Clippers | 10–0 | Q3 1:13 | 37% → 89% |
| LA Clippers | 9–0 | Q4 4:10 | 93% → 100% |