LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats from March 22, 2026 tell the story of a game that changed dramatically after the opening quarter. The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 138-131 in overtime at American Airlines Center, overcoming a 42-point first quarter from Dallas and finishing the night with a much stronger offensive performance. Darius Garland led all scorers with 41 points and added 11 assists, while Kawhi Leonard produced 34 points. For Dallas, Naji Marshall scored 28 points, P.J. Washington added 21, and Daniel Gafford controlled the glass with 13 rebounds. (NBA.com)

The final score alone does not explain why the game went to overtime. Dallas actually led after the first quarter, but Los Angeles steadily reduced the gap through the second and third periods before the teams entered a tense fourth quarter. The Clippers then outscored Dallas 16-9 in overtime to secure the victory. (NBA.com)

This breakdown examines the individual numbers, team shooting, rebounding, playmaking, bench contributions, quarter-by-quarter development, and the statistical details that shaped the result.

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LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Game Overview

The game was played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and drew an attendance of 19,365. The official records list the contest as a final overtime game, with the Clippers improving to 35-36 and the Mavericks falling to 23-48. (ESPN)

Category	LA Clippers	Dallas Mavericks
Final Score	138	131
Result	Win, OT	Loss, OT
Field Goals	51-90	48-102
Field Goal %	57%	47%
Three-Pointers	21-42	13-34
Three-Point %	50%	38%
Free Throws	15-18	22-29
Free Throw %	83%	76%
Rebounds	40	47
Assists	33	25
Turnovers	11	10
Steals	8	5
Blocks	10	6
Offensive Rebounds	6	17
Personal Fouls	22	16

The contrast is immediately clear. Dallas won the overall rebounding battle 47-40 and collected 17 offensive rebounds, but Los Angeles was considerably more efficient from the field.

The Clippers shot 57% overall and 50% from three-point range. Dallas shot 47% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc. That shooting difference was especially important because the Mavericks created extra possessions through offensive rebounding, but the Clippers converted their opportunities at a higher rate. (ESPN.com)

Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

The scoring pattern provides one of the most useful ways to understand this game.

Period	Clippers	Mavericks
1st Quarter	32	42
2nd Quarter	31	30
3rd Quarter	37	27
4th Quarter	22	23
Overtime	16	9
Total	138	131

Dallas came out aggressively and scored 42 points in the opening period. Los Angeles responded with 31 points in the second quarter while holding Dallas to 30.

The major swing arrived in the third quarter. The Clippers scored 37 points while limiting Dallas to 27. That 10-point advantage changed the shape of the game and gave Los Angeles a platform for the closing stages.

Neither team created much separation in the fourth quarter. Dallas scored 23 points compared with 22 for Los Angeles, but the Clippers had already erased much of the early deficit.

The overtime period ultimately decided the contest. Los Angeles scored 16 points while Dallas managed nine. (NBA.com)

Darius Garland’s 41-Point Performance

Darius Garland was the central offensive figure in the Clippers’ victory.

Garland finished with:

41 points
15 made field goals on 24 attempts
8 made three-pointers on 12 attempts
3 made free throws on 3 attempts
3 rebounds
11 assists
4 turnovers
1 steal
1 block
Plus-9 rating

His shooting efficiency stands out immediately. Garland converted 15 of 24 field-goal attempts, which equals 62.5% shooting. He also made eight of his 12 three-point attempts, good for 66.7% from long range. (ESPN.com)

That combination of volume and accuracy was particularly important against a Dallas team that produced 17 offensive rebounds.

Garland was not simply a scorer. His 11 assists meant he directly created scoring opportunities for teammates throughout the game. His role as both primary scorer and primary facilitator made him difficult for Dallas to contain.

The official NBA game page identifies Garland as the game’s scoring leader and lists his 41 points and 11 assists among the leading individual performances. (NBA.com)

Kawhi Leonard Adds 34 Points

Kawhi Leonard delivered another major scoring performance for Los Angeles.

His final line included:

34 points
12-22 field goals
5-9 three-pointers
5-5 free throws
3 rebounds
5 assists
2 steals
1 block
2 turnovers
Plus-23 rating

Leonard shot 54.5% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range. His five made three-pointers helped keep the Clippers’ perimeter attack highly efficient. (NBA.com)

His plus-23 rating was also significant. While plus-minus should never be treated as a standalone measure of individual performance, it provides useful context when combined with the rest of the box score.

Leonard also played all of overtime, contributing at the most important stage of the game. The official game recap noted that he scored the tying basket late in regulation before remaining on the floor throughout overtime. (NBA.com)

Brook Lopez’s Rebounding Contribution

Brook Lopez scored 10 points, but his nine rebounds were especially useful in a game where Dallas generated 17 offensive rebounds.

His complete line included:

10 points
4-8 field goals
2-6 three-pointers
9 rebounds
2 assists
2 blocks
2 turnovers

Lopez did not dominate the scoring column, but his combination of size and shooting gave Los Angeles an important interior and perimeter option.

His nine rebounds led the Clippers, according to the official game information. (NBA.com)

Derrick Jones Jr. Provides Two-Way Value

Derrick Jones Jr. finished with 15 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block.

He was also particularly important in overtime.

Jones made two three-pointers during the extra period, including a shot that helped put Los Angeles ahead for good. The game recap specifically highlighted his overtime scoring contribution. (NBA.com)

This is a good example of why player statistics should be examined beyond total points. His 15-point total was smaller than Garland’s or Leonard’s, but his late-game shot-making had a direct effect on the outcome.

John Collins’ Efficient Supporting Role

John Collins finished with eight points in 29 minutes.

His shooting line was:

3-7 field goals
1-5 three-pointers
1-2 free throws
3 rebounds
1 steal
2 blocks

Collins did not have a high-volume offensive night, but he contributed defensively with two blocks and remained part of a starting lineup that generated a positive plus-minus.

His six personal fouls were notable, however, because foul accumulation can affect defensive availability late in close games.

Clippers Bench Production

Los Angeles received useful contributions from its reserve group.

Isaiah Jackson scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds in 15 minutes while shooting 4-4 from the field. Jordan Miller added 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Nicolas Batum scored six points and collected six rebounds. Kris Dunn added four points, five assists, two steals, and two blocks.

The bench numbers show that the Clippers did not rely exclusively on Garland and Leonard. Several reserves contributed efficiently in limited minutes. (ESPN.com)

That balance mattered because overtime games place additional demands on primary players. Supporting production helps keep the offense functional when defensive attention becomes concentrated on the stars.

Naji Marshall Leads Dallas in Scoring

Naji Marshall was Dallas’ leading scorer with 28 points.

He finished with:

28 points
11-23 field goals
1-6 three-pointers
5-7 free throws
2 rebounds
4 assists
2 steals
2 turnovers
Minus-19 rating

Marshall’s 11 made field goals were the most by any Dallas player. He was particularly effective inside the arc, where his ability to create and finish helped Dallas produce 64 points in the paint. (ESPN)

However, his three-point shooting was less effective. He made one of six attempts from outside.

That contrast illustrates one of the key statistical differences between the teams. Dallas could generate strong interior production, but Los Angeles produced much greater perimeter efficiency.

P.J. Washington Scores 21

P.J. Washington finished with 21 points, six rebounds, and one assist.

His shooting totals were:

7-14 field goals
3-8 three-pointers
4-5 free throws

Washington shot 50% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.

He also played a major role during the closing moments. The game recap notes that Dallas moved ahead 122-120 after Marshall created a play that resulted in a Washington dunk. Washington later grabbed an offensive rebound and appeared to hit a late jumper after the regulation clock situation, but the play came too late. (NBA.com)

His 21 points therefore came with several important late-game possessions.

Daniel Gafford Controls the Boards

Daniel Gafford led Dallas with 13 rebounds.

His line included:

7 points
3-8 field goals
13 rebounds
6 offensive rebounds
7 defensive rebounds
1 assist
1 turnover
2 personal fouls

His six offensive rebounds were especially valuable because second-chance possessions can offset poor shooting efficiency.

Dallas finished with 17 offensive rebounds overall, compared with six for Los Angeles. That is a substantial difference and one of the clearest areas where the Mavericks created an advantage. (ESPN.com)

Cooper Flagg’s All-Around Contribution

Cooper Flagg finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, four blocks, and two turnovers.

His 10 rebounds and eight assists demonstrate his broad statistical involvement.

Flagg also produced four blocks, tying his season high according to the game recap. He was involved in multiple areas rather than being used solely as a scorer. (NBA.com)

His shooting line was 6-16 from the field, including 0-2 from three-point range, with six made free throws on seven attempts.

Although his scoring efficiency was below that of Garland and Leonard, his rebounding, passing, and rim protection helped Dallas remain competitive.

Ryan Nembhard’s Playmaking

Ryan Nembhard provided one of Dallas’ most important bench performances.

He finished with:

13 points
6-10 field goals
0-1 three-pointers
1-1 free throws
5 rebounds
9 assists
0 turnovers

The zero-turnover mark is particularly useful when examining his playmaking efficiency.

Nine assists without a turnover gave Dallas reliable ball distribution from the second unit. His 31 minutes also indicate how heavily Dallas relied on his organization of the offense. (ESPN.com)

Klay Thompson and the Dallas Bench

Klay Thompson scored 12 points in 27 minutes and shot 4-4 from three-point range.

That is a perfect perimeter shooting night, although his overall contribution was limited by the relatively small number of attempts.

Marvin Bagley III scored 17 points while shooting 7-8 from the field. He also collected seven rebounds and made two three-pointers.

These performances helped Dallas maintain offensive options beyond the starting group.

The challenge for Dallas was that these efficient individual contributions did not translate into enough overall shooting efficiency to match Los Angeles.

Team Shooting Was the Major Difference

The most important statistical contrast may be field-goal efficiency.

Los Angeles:

51-90 from the field
57% shooting
21-42 from three
50% three-point shooting
15-18 from the free-throw line
83% free-throw shooting

Dallas:

48-102 from the field
47% shooting
13-34 from three
38% three-point shooting
22-29 from the free-throw line
76% free-throw shooting

The Clippers attempted 12 fewer field goals but made three more.

That is an important distinction. Dallas generated more opportunities through offensive rebounding, but Los Angeles converted its shots at a substantially higher rate.

The Clippers also made eight more three-pointers than Dallas. Those additional three-point makes provided a major scoring advantage.

For readers who want to verify the full player-by-player box score, the official NBA box score provides the complete statistical record. (NBA.com)

Rebounding Advantage Belonged to Dallas

Dallas finished with 47 total rebounds compared with 40 for Los Angeles.

The Mavericks also collected 17 offensive rebounds, nearly three times the Clippers’ six.

That created additional scoring opportunities and helped Dallas survive stretches when its shooting percentage dropped.

The offensive-rebounding advantage was one of the strongest statistical positives for Dallas. However, it was not enough to overcome Los Angeles’ shooting efficiency.

This is an important lesson when interpreting basketball box scores. Winning one major statistical category does not guarantee a win if another category creates a larger scoring difference.

Assists Show the Clippers’ Ball Movement

Los Angeles finished with 33 assists compared with 25 for Dallas.

That eight-assist difference indicates a more productive passing night for the Clippers.

Garland alone contributed 11 assists. Leonard added five, while Jones Jr. recorded five. Several other Clippers also contributed to the team’s passing total. (ESPN.com)

Dallas received nine assists from Nembhard and eight from Flagg, but the overall team total remained below Los Angeles.

The Clippers’ combination of accurate shooting and higher assist production is particularly important. Efficient shots become even more valuable when they are created through effective ball movement.

Turnovers Were Not the Deciding Factor

Dallas committed 10 turnovers.

Los Angeles committed 11.

That is a very small difference considering the final score.

Neither team suffered a major turnover problem. The Clippers actually had one more turnover despite winning the game.

This reinforces the idea that shooting efficiency, rather than turnover control, was more important in this particular matchup.

Defensive Statistics

Los Angeles recorded:

8 steals
10 blocks

Dallas recorded:

5 steals
6 blocks

The Clippers therefore produced four more blocks and three more steals.

Lopez, Collins, Jones Jr., and Leonard all contributed defensively, while the bench also supplied blocks and steals.

Dallas received four blocks from Flagg, while its other defensive contributions were distributed across the roster.

The defensive numbers also help explain why Los Angeles could survive Dallas’ offensive-rebounding advantage.

Overtime Decided the Game

The regulation portion of the contest ended with both teams still within striking distance.

The fourth quarter finished with Dallas scoring 23 points and Los Angeles scoring 22. Neither team could create enough separation to finish the game in regulation.

Overtime was different.

The Clippers scored 16 points and Dallas scored nine.

Garland hit another three-pointer during overtime, while Jones Jr. added two three-pointers. Leonard also scored during the extra period. The Clippers’ ability to convert perimeter shots in overtime created the separation that had been missing during regulation. (NBA.com)

This was one of the clearest examples of individual shot-making affecting a close game.

What the Player Stats Reveal

Looking beyond the final score reveals several important themes.

1. Garland was the primary offensive engine

Garland combined 41 points with 11 assists. That gave him direct involvement in a large share of the Clippers’ offense.

2. Leonard provided a second elite scoring option

Leonard’s 34 points prevented Dallas from focusing all defensive attention on Garland.

3. Dallas won the possession battle in several areas

The Mavericks collected 17 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds.

4. Los Angeles won the efficiency battle

The Clippers shot 57% overall and 50% from three.

5. Supporting players mattered

Jones Jr., Lopez, Jackson, Miller, and others contributed meaningful production for Los Angeles.

6. Dallas received useful bench scoring

Bagley III, Thompson, and Nembhard all provided valuable offense.

7. Overtime magnified the Clippers’ perimeter strength

Los Angeles converted important three-point attempts during the extra period and created the final separation.

Season Series Context

The supplied season-series data shows the Clippers holding a 2-1 advantage after the March 22 game, with the listed results including:

Clippers 133, Mavericks 127 on November 15
Mavericks 114, Clippers 110 on November 30
Clippers 138, Mavericks 131 on March 22
Mavericks 103, Clippers 116 on April 8

The fourth listed matchup is dated April 8, 2026, which occurs after the March 22 game discussed in this article. Therefore, it should be treated as a later season-series result rather than part of the March 22 game context.

For readers analyzing the March contest itself, the relevant head-to-head record at that point was based on the first three listed meetings.

Why the March 22 Game Was Statistically Interesting

This matchup is useful because it demonstrates how different statistical strengths can coexist in the same game.

Dallas had the better rebounding numbers.

Los Angeles had the better shooting numbers.

Dallas generated more second-chance opportunities.

Los Angeles created more assists.

Dallas scored 64 points in the paint.

Los Angeles made 21 three-pointers.

The result was a high-scoring game where neither team dominated every statistical category.

The Clippers won because their strongest areas produced more total scoring value than Dallas’ advantages in rebounding and interior scoring.

How to Read the Box Score Correctly

When researching LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats, it is tempting to focus only on the leading scorer.

That approach misses much of the story.

A useful box-score review should examine at least five areas:

Scoring volume: Who produced points?
Shooting efficiency: How many attempts were required?
Playmaking: Who created scoring opportunities?
Possession creation: Which team won rebounds, especially offensive rebounds?
Late-game impact: Which players produced during decisive possessions?

Using that framework, Garland’s performance becomes more meaningful than his 41-point total alone.

His 15-24 shooting, eight three-pointers, and 11 assists demonstrate both scoring efficiency and playmaking.

Likewise, Gafford’s 13 rebounds become more meaningful when paired with Dallas’ 17 offensive rebounds.

And Jones Jr.’s 15 points become more significant when the timing of his overtime three-pointers is considered.

Key Statistical Takeaways

The most important numbers from the game are easy to summarize:

Final score: Clippers 138, Mavericks 131
Game went to overtime
Garland scored 41 points
Leonard scored 34 points
Marshall scored 28 points
Washington scored 21 points
Gafford grabbed 13 rebounds
Garland recorded 11 assists
Nembhard recorded nine assists
Clippers shot 57%
Mavericks shot 47%
Clippers made 21 three-pointers
Mavericks made 13 three-pointers
Dallas collected 17 offensive rebounds
Los Angeles finished with 33 assists
Los Angeles scored 16 points in overtime
Dallas scored nine points in overtime

The official game record confirms the 138-131 overtime result and the quarter-by-quarter scoring pattern. (NBA.com)

FAQs

Who scored the most points in the Clippers vs Mavericks game?

Darius Garland led all players with 41 points for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard was second for Los Angeles with 34 points, while Naji Marshall led Dallas with 28 points. (ESPN.com)

How many points did Kawhi Leonard score?

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points. He shot 12-22 from the field, made five three-pointers, and converted all five of his free throws. (NBA.com)

How many assists did Darius Garland have?

Darius Garland recorded 11 assists along with his 41 points. He also made eight three-pointers. (ESPN.com)

Who led the Mavericks in rebounds?

Daniel Gafford led Dallas with 13 rebounds. He collected six offensive rebounds and seven defensive rebounds. (ESPN.com)

What was the final score of the game?

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-131 in overtime. (ESPN)

Which team shot better?

The Clippers shot 57% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Dallas shot 47% overall and 38% from three. (ESPN.com)

Conclusion

The LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats from March 22, 2026 show a game shaped by contrasting strengths.

Dallas started with a 42-point first quarter and finished with a major rebounding advantage. The Mavericks collected 47 total rebounds and 17 offensive rebounds, creating extra possessions throughout the night.

Los Angeles answered with superior shooting efficiency and more effective overall ball movement. The Clippers shot 57% from the field, made 21 three-pointers, and finished with 33 assists.

Darius Garland was the headline performer with 41 points and 11 assists, while Kawhi Leonard added 34 points and a strong all-around performance. Derrick Jones Jr. and several Clippers reserves also made important contributions.

For Dallas, Naji Marshall scored 28 points, P.J. Washington added 21, Daniel Gafford secured 13 rebounds, and Ryan Nembhard provided nine assists without a turnover.

The decisive difference came in overtime. Los Angeles scored 16 points against Dallas’ nine, with Garland, Leonard, and Jones Jr. making key plays during the extra period.

Taken as a whole, the box score shows why the final result cannot be explained by scoring alone. Dallas created additional possessions through offensive rebounding, while Los Angeles converted its opportunities with greater shooting efficiency and stronger perimeter production.