The Dallas Mavericks beat the LA Clippers 114-101 to secure a 4-2 series win in the first round of the NBA play-offs, while the LA Lakers sack head coach Darvin Ham.
Kawhi Leonard's health, Tyronn Lue's future and potential contracts for Paul George and James Harden are among the offseason unknowns facing the Clippers.
A tepid Clippers offense had no answer for Irving and Luka Dončić in an elimination game.