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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead the Mavericks to victory over the Clippers in the NBA playoffs, advancing to the second round. Irving's big second half performance and Doncic's stellar play are highlighted, with memes and reactions circulating about the Clippers' defeat.

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In a stunning upset, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs to advance to the second round. The victory was partly attributed to the outstanding performance of Mavericks' star players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic had a remarkable game, showcasing his skills on both offense and defense, while Irving came alive in the second half, delivering crucial points for the team [1][2]. The Mavericks' win over the Clippers was seen as a form of payback for Doncic, who appeared to have strong motivation after the Clippers controversially knocked them out of the playoffs in a previous season [3]. The game's outcome generated plenty of humorous and celebratory memes online, with fans reeling in delight after the Clippers were eliminated from the playoffs [4]. The dynamic duo of Doncic and Irving proved to be pivotal for the Mavericks, showcasing their teamwork and individual talents as they faced off against a tough Clippers team. The victory was particularly significant as it secured the Mavericks a spot in the next round of the playoffs, marking a memorable moment in the team's journey towards the championship [5][6]. Fans and analysts alike praised Doncic and Irving for their exceptional performance, highlighting their skills and determination to succeed in the playoffs [7]. The Mavericks' victory over the Clippers was met with widespread excitement and was viewed as a significant accomplishment for the team, boosting their confidence as they progressed further in the playoffs [8][9].

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic gets payback, knocks out Clippers

YardBarker - 14 days ago - The first two times Luka Doncic made the playoffs, the Clippers knocked him out in the first round. This year, it was time for payback. Doncic finally got the Clippers monkey off his back with a 28-point, 13-assist effort in the Mavericks’ 114-101 victory. After losing in six games in 2019-20, and in seven games in 2020-21, Doncic and the Mavs took care of business in six games, closing Los Angeles out at home. The Clippers assembled a Big Three of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden this season, but Leonard played only two games in this series. Dallas’ “Big Two” of Doncic and Kyrie Irving outscored the combo of George (18 points) and Harden (16 points) by 24 points. Doncic had a rough series shooting, making just over 40 percent of his shots, but he played great defense and averaged 9.5 assists. Over and over in Game 6, Doncic delivered impressive and improbable dimes leading to Mavericks points. Now the Mavericks move on to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, where Doncic will go head-to-hea

OKC Thunder Draw Dallas Mavericks In Round 2 of NBA Playoffs

Sports Illustrated - 14 days ago - The Oklahoma City Thunder will see the Dallas Mavericks in the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs as the Mavericks oust the Clippers in Game 6.

Clippers get meme treatment after first-round exit vs. Mavs

YardBarker - 14 days ago - The Los Angeles Clippers on Friday saw their season end in shambles. Fans on X were more than ready to clown the Clippers after another Western Conference first-round exit. The Clippers fell 114-101 in Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Clippers never led throughout the entire second half. The Mavs took control of the contest in the third thanks to a 13-point quarter from Kyrie Irving. Fans thoroughly dunked on the Clippers after the team’s third straight year of failing to get past the first round of the playoffs. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was not in uniform during the decisive Game 6. Leonard had managed to play just two games in the series due to his lingering knee injury. The rest of the Clippers stars struggled in Game 6. Paul George and James Harden combined for 34 points on a brutal 11-of-34 shooting clip. The pair also went 2-of-16 from beyond the arc. The Clippers even tried a surprising lineup change to try to shake things up for Game 6. But the

Kyrie Irving's big 2nd half helps Mavs eliminate Clippers

Deadspin - 14 days ago - Kyrie Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round with a resounding 114-101 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference series on Friday night.

Doncic, Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

The Globe and Mail - 14 days ago - Luka Doncic scores 28 points as Dallas Mavericks dump Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

Kyrie Irving’s Incredible Second Half Carried The Mavs To A Series Win Over The Clippers

UpRoxx - 14 days ago - Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half.