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The Dallas Mavericks edged the Los Angeles Clippers 114–110 on November 29 at Intuit Dome, escaping a tight contest despite the home team's offensive firepower. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden combined for 59 points to lead the Clippers, who shot 46.3% from the field and made seven three-pointers, but their 18 turnovers proved costly. The Mavericks countered with Cole Flagg's team-high 35 points and Klay Thompson's 23, while Dallas's defense suffocated the Clippers with 15 steals and a 103.2 defensive rating. The critical difference emerged in the second half, where Dallas outscored Los Angeles 65–54 after halftime, particularly dominating the third quarter with 34 points. Dallas's 11 three-pointers and ball security—just eight turnovers against the Clippers' 18—proved decisive, though both teams fell short of the 224.5-point Vegas total. The Mavericks' defensive intensity and third-quarter surge demonstrated their ability to steal games on the road, while the Clippers' perimeter shooting went underutilized in a loss that stings given their scoring depth.