Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks
Los Angeles Times -

The winner of Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series Wednesday night was going to be one step away from advancing. The loser of Game 5 of this best-of-seven series was going to be one step away from elimination. The Clippers are close to seeing their season come to an end following a humbling 123-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. A severe third-quarter drought put the Clippers in a 25-point hole and their season edged toward the brink in the...

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