Luka Doncic, battling a sprained knee and illness, led the Dallas Mavericks to a dominant 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5, putting the Mavericks up 3-2 in the series.

Doncic scored 35 points, 20 of which came in the second half, along with 10 assists and seven rebounds.Mаxi Kleber and Kyrie Irving provided solid support, with Kleber hitting five 3-pointers.The Mavericks’ defense clamped down on the Clippers, holding them to their largest playoff defeat in history.

Dallas now needs just one more win to advance to the second round, aiming for their first playoff series victory since 2022. Despite Doncic’s injuries and illness, he remained dominant throughout the game, scoring 14 points in the pivotal third quarter.

The Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard due to ιnjury, struggled to match Dallas’ intensity. Game 6 is set for Dallas on Friday, with the Mavericks looking to close out the series at home.