Clippers vs. Mavericks: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (27-30) play against the Dallas Mavericks (23-23) at American Airlines Center Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Saturday February 12, 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 0, Dallas Mavericks 0 (8:30 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Andrew …

The Los Angeles Clippers (27-30) play against the Dallas Mavericks (23-23) at American Airlines Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Saturday February 12, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers 0, Dallas Mavericks 0 (8:30 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Dallas’ arena announcer just called the Clippers the LA Kings… – 8:38 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Here we go, #ClipperNation!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/c0cA1PPWeG8:22 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/oQOe22oh0T8:15 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
COLUMN: “This is for the people that stayed with us,” Penny Hardaway said after Memphis got a season-altering win at Houston. He deserved every bit of satisfaction that might have given him.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c…8:14 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The @Los Angeles Clippers‘ photos today showing Isaiah Hartenstein all smiles. pic.twitter.com/W7pB4QjMra8:11 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
LAC starters: Batum, Morris, Zubac, Mann, Jackson
&;40 tip @theeagledallas8:09 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Most total pts in 2 games in Mavs history:
90 – Luka 2/12-14/2021
87 – Mark Aguirre 1/26-28/1985
84 – Luka 2/8-10/2021
83 – Dirk 12/2-4/2004
We’ll see if Luka can put up another big performance tonight vs the Clippers at 730 on BSSW. – 8:07 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Starters in Dallas:
LAC
Marcus Morris Sr.
Nicolas Batum
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
DAL
Reggie Bullock
Dorian Finney-Smith
Dwight Powell
Jalen Brunson
Luka Doncic – 8:05 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
It’s go time, #ClipperNation!
🕖 5:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/wTwZ2b9KZQ8:02 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thought Jason Kidd was really good on, when I asked him about supporting the rest of his roster when Luka goes off, how the other players have to make sure they’re involved in the game somehow: pic.twitter.com/5r0jCxiY8Y8:02 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The last time the Clippers lost at least 4 games in a row was a 5-game losing streak in January 2019.
Since then, the Clippers have won 7 games in a row to avoid what would be a 4th consecutive loss, including three times this season (at Los Angeles, at Sacramento, vs Hawks) – 7:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Clippers attempted only 23 3s Thursday night, their second-fewest of the season.
Since trading Eric Bledsoe, Luke Kennard has only been able to get free for 11 3-point attempts (making 4 of them) in 3 games.
Here’s what Lue had to say about freeing up some 3s for his team: pic.twitter.com/32ltsm5CQ87:44 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This is the first time Kawhi Leonard has been on the road with the Clippers since the Utah-Oklahoma City trip in December.
It was in OKC where the Clippers began their 30-day health and safety protocols odyssey.
Here’s Lue discussing Leonard being with the team on the road. pic.twitter.com/0Zy1pYtat37:37 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jock Landale’s 7 points on 3 of 4 are his most since he scored 10 vs. LAC on Jan. 15. His season high of 18 came against Detroit on Dec. 26. – 7:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
DOE GOT THE DOUGH.
We’ve signed @Dorian Finney-Smith to a contract extension.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/RmRtgDjs217:30 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The Dallas Mavericks have extended the contract of forward Dorian Finney-Smith.
On the defensive end of the floor this season, Finney-Smith has spent the third-most possessions in the league guarding the opponent’s highest usage player on the floor. pic.twitter.com/1SJqCEzwLR7:30 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Focused on tonight.
🕖 5:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/SzhY9e8Jdq7:30 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Just took in some history in person tonight: @ReillyOpelka edges Dallas resident @JohnIsner in the longest tiebreaker in @atptour history — 24-22 — to clinch their @DALOpenTennis semifinal match in straights. – 7:12 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said he hasn’t added anyone to fill Kristaps Porzingis’ spot on the 3-man “leadership council” with Luka, THJ.
Kidd suggested Jalen Brunson as the next option.
“Maybe we vote to see if we can let him on. … Maybe we keep the council with 2. That’s easier on me.” – 7:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rodney Hood may play tonight vs Mavericks. Lue says he doesn’t really know much beyond this morning’s shootaround, things have changed from Cleveland. Lue says he loves Rodney, also mentioned that Larry Drew has worked with him too.
Lue also says that he will see Ojeleye in L.A. – 7:05 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard hasn’t been on many road trips this season amid his recovery but was in Dallas Thursday watching from the sideline. Ty Lue says Kawhi had been limited from being around bc of Covid protocols before; added Kawhi’s presence on future trips will depend on his recovery. – 7:05 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue says “we’ll see” about whether Rodney Hood will debut tonight. “I love Rodney,” Ty said. – 7:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says that Terance Mann will replace Norman Powell (out) in starting lineup, and rest of lineup will start.
That means Zubac on floor with Doncic, and Lue says that plan will remain the same… – 7:02 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Norman Powell is out with turf toe. Terance Mann will start. – 7:00 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Before tipoff in Dallas, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said that Norman Powell (turf toe) will NOT play. Terance Mann will start in his place. – 7:00 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Jason Kidd on trying to beat the Clippers twice in a row: “We’ll probably see a couple of things defensively different …” imagines he’ll “take the temperature” of where Luka is tonight. – 6:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd rules Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie out for tonight vs Clippers. – 6:53 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Marquese Chriss (right knee soreness) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (left foot surgery) will both miss tonight’s game against the Clippers.
Dāvis Bertāns and Spencer Dinwiddie will both be listed as inactive for tonight’s game. – 6:52 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Neither Bertans nor Dinwiddie will play tonight. Debuts expected Tuesday in Miami. – 6:48 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
When told by his wife he was being traded, Davis Bertans asked who to. When she said Dallas, he said “good.” “Could have been a lot worse,” he added. – 6:46 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Davis Bertans: “I’m not a guy who takes the ball, creates something for myself and then shoots. If I don’t get set up by a teammate, it’s really hard for me to get a rhythm going. Getting shots every 10, 15 minutes, it’s really hard to get that % up.” Looks forward to Luka dimes. – 6:44 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
New Mavs Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans both had a media availability before tonight’s game. Neither one of them will play tonight vs the Clippers. Debuts are possible on Tuesday at Miami – 6:42 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Spencer Dinwiddie has several Mavs connections already:
Played with assistant Jared Dudley, vs. Marquese Chriss. Remembers a 2013 dunk over Dwight Powell well.
And said only downside of coming to Dallas is “unfortunately” playing with Theo Pinson again.
“You can print that.” – 6:42 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Kristaps Porzingis was one of the Mavs’ best quotes … and they traded him for two more really insightful guys.
If Davis Bertans can get going on the court, watch for a whole bunch of witty, honest quotes in postgame interviews to come. – 6:40 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans, the Mavs’ new additions via trade with the Wizards, will wait until Tuesday at the earliest to make their Dallas debuts. – 6:36 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Davis Bertans won’t play tonight vs LAC. – 6:35 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Spencer Dinwiddie said Tommy Sheppard called him 5 minutes before the trade news broke and was appreciative of his professionalism
Dinwiddie thanked Sheppard as well as Ted Leonsis and Bradley Beal for giving him an opportunity in his introductory press conference for the Mavs – 6:33 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
New Mavs F Davis Bertans, deadpan: “I haven’t played a lot in the last month or so. I’ve had a lot of time to practice. I feel like the shooting is there.” – 6:32 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Spencer Dinwiddie says he won’t play tonight but will on Tuesday in Miami – 6:20 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Based on Houston’s NET ranking coming into Saturday (No. 3), nobody in the country has a better road win than Memphis does now. Penny Hardaway and the Tigers back up everything they’ve been saying. – 5:41 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Make sure to stop by The Hangar at the @AACenter TONIGHT outside Section 117 to grab one of 100 limited edition Game Day prints!
Only $20 and proceeds benefit The Mavs Foundation.
Arrive early to purchase!
@MichaelsStores | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Yev9mwpv8E4:00 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Details on the picks the Boston Celtics owe the San Antonio Spurs from the Derrick White trade:
2022 1st – Protected 1-4. 5-30 to Spurs.
If not conveyed in 2022, then rolls over to 2023 w/ same protections.
If not conveyed in 2023 San Antonio gets a Dallas or Miami 2023 2nd – 3:53 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dallas Moore scored 10 out of his 21 points in the last 3:37 minutes to push Partizan Belgrade past FMP
eurohoops.net/en/aba/1308323…3:23 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
You know what I think? Teams have to decide if they’re going to live with Luka scoring a lot of pts, or live with him racking up a lot of assists while also scoring between 25-35 pts. Either way, they know he’s going to be highly efficient. Because that’s who he is. #Mavs @NBA pic.twitter.com/fROYs5ZpZQ3:19 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs fans are notoriously late arriving, but given Luka’s 1st qtr pyrotechnics all season, they might want to try to rethink that philosophy. Luka in last 9 games w/8 10+ in 1st. 13.9 pts/53 FG%/58.3 3pt% – 3:11 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2021, Luka Doncic (46 points) and Zion Williamson (36) became the second pair of opposing players in NBA history, each 21 years old or younger, to score at least 35 points in the same game.
It’s now been done a total of three times. pic.twitter.com/jOCFBysszh3:01 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Pulling up to @AACenter on game day with the squad like ⬇️
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/tCtDJilTyc3:00 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Workin’ on the weekend.
🕖 5:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/SuGefvJ7UI2:56 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
TONIGHT ONLY there will be a life size Valentine’s Day card outside of section 113 💌
Make sure to stop by and write the team a Valentine’s Day note and sign the card from doors to halftime!
@MichaelsStores | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/zz1IAmEriw2:43 PM