Game recognizes game.
The Clippers defeated the Mavericks Wednesday night, 120–111, despite the best efforts of Dallas superstar Luka Dončić. The sixth-year guard scored 28 points, fueling a comeback from a 22-point deficit that ultimately fell short.
Clippers scorer James Harden acknowledged Dončić’s greatness after the Mavericks star hit a tough fadeaway jumper to beat the shot clock. Harden was right up against Dončić, though he didn’t jump to contest the shot. But after the fadeaway went in, Harden expressed his admiration by giving Dončić a playful smack on the behind.
