James Harden surpasses Magic Johnson in scoring

TT Lue mentioned how Paul George's foul trouble has played a role in James Harden's play so far over 40 minutes tonight – 11:12 PM

The Clippers have 17 turnovers, 4 by Kawhi Leonard and 4 by James Harden. – 10:24 PM

The Clippers have a total of 15 points combined with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook. However, thanks to James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norm Powell, the Clippers are within 11 as the fourth quarter begins. – 10:11 PM

The Clippers take Zubac off the floor for one possession… Irving cuts into the paint and draws one on Harden – 10:09 PM

Harden appeared to hit Lively on the wrist, but the call was out of bounds. Westbrook was played badly on the other end. – 9:56 PM

Kyrie's last foul was that Harden ran up and grabbed him pretending they were confused. – 9:43 PM

James Harden played all 42 seconds of that 1st half.
Worst second quarter with Kawhi dealing with a knee and PG dealing with fouls
And for good measure, the bench is 3/14 FGs and Terance Mann is in foul trouble – 9:31 PM

Mavericks up 54-41 at halftime. A very impressive number is the Mavericks' 13 assists, considering they only averaged 15.5 assists in the first two games in LA. Knit with 14-6-6. Live for 13 points. Strong on 14 LA. – 9:24 PM

Rested Harden is a completely different player. He came out attacking the rim and hunting for his own shot. – 9:02 PM

Harden is hot. You are 14. – 8:53 PM

Harden nailed that pull-up jumper – 8:53 PM

PG/Leonard is closed
Harden/Russ is on
Kyrie/Luka in 8:51 PM

James Harden hit a 3-pointer to end the first quarter and the Clippers played strong defense to open up a 23-18 lead over the Mavericks at the end of the first 12 minutes. – 8:47 PM

Big change in the final seconds of the first quarter. Luka gets the turnover, then James Harden hits a three at the buzzer. The Clippers went up 23-18 going into the second. The Mavericks shot 39 percent. – 8:47 PM

Great ending for the Clippers in the first quarter. Russell Westbrook swipes the ball away from Luka Doncic for an out-of-bounds gain before barking at Doncic. Then James Harden drills a deep 3 before the buzzer. The Clippers lead 23-18. – 8:47 PM

The Clippers controlled Leonard's minutes and George in foul trouble said this list:
– Harden, Westbrook, Powell, Coffey, Zubac – 8:41 PM

Jason Kidd is now challenging James Harden without limits.
It was successful.
Both coaches had to use challenges on base calls in the first quarter. – 8:38 PM

Gafford takes it away from Harden, leading to a Mavs fast break. – 8:25 PM

Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LA starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
7:13 tip @971TheFreak – 7:36 PM

BEGINNERS 4/26
LAC
Dear Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terence Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
PJ Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 7:36 PM

Game 3
LAC
Kawhi
PG
Zu
T-Mann
Tighten up
vs.
DAL: Jones Jr., Washington, Gafford, Kyrie and Luke – 7:34 PM

Another example of the Clippers having benefits without taking home money
PJ Washington exited the game after LAC's defensive rebound.
George finds Lively in him.
Zu runs down – no size in the paint.
Mann cuts.
Harden open 3 is still good, but a big miss. pic.twitter.com/zO1D4Ul9q3 – 5:02 PM

Maximum AST/TOV in these playoffs (minimum 10 AST):
8.0 – James Harden
5.5 – Pat Bev
5.0 – Chris Middleton
5.0 – Aaron Nesmith pic.twitter.com/QOhTQJRJGH – 11:32 AM