Clippers Collapse Against Dallas

The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by the Dallas Mavericks 100-98, falling to 3-14. The Clips had a 12 point lead with 5 minutes to go, but lost most of it with just 1:15 left. J.J. Barea hit the winning 3-pointer, giving the Mavs their only lead of the game. Zach Randolph had 27 points with 10 rebounds for LA, and Al Thornton had 23 points with 9 boards. Baron Davis had 23 points with 6 assists and 2 steals. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 29 points and 10 rebounds.