Clippers Defeat Mavericks in Overtime, Extend Dallas' Home Losing Streak

Darius Garland scores 41 points as Clippers rally late to beat Mavericks 138-131 in OT

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:33am

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Darius Garland scored a season-high 41 points and Kawhi Leonard added 34 as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-131 in overtime, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 11 games. The Clippers rallied late in regulation to tie the game and then pulled away in the extra period behind strong performances from Garland and Leonard.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Clippers in the mix for the Western Conference play-in tournament, while the Mavericks' extended home losing streak raises concerns about their ability to maintain a playoff position in the competitive West.

The details

Garland had 11 assists to go along with his 41 points, which included a season-high 8 three-pointers. Leonard played 36 minutes, including the entire overtime period, as he continues to manage a sprained left ankle. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 15 points with a pair of key three-pointers in overtime to help the Clippers pull away. For the Mavericks, Naji Marshall led the way with 28 points, while rookie Cooper Flagg had a strong all-around game with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Darius Garland

A guard for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored a season-high 41 points in the game.

Kawhi Leonard

A forward for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 34 points, including a key late bucket to tie the game and force overtime.

Naji Marshall

A forward for the Dallas Mavericks who led the team with 28 points.

Cooper Flagg

A rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks who had 18 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks.

Derrick Jones Jr.

A forward for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 15 points, including two key three-pointers in overtime.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of both the Clippers and Mavericks, with Garland and Leonard leading the way for Los Angeles. However, the Mavericks' continued struggles at home will be a concern as they look to maintain their playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference.