The Clippers erase an early deficit to tie the score at halftime in Game 6 against the Mavericks, only to have a bad third quarter before losing Friday.
A tepid Clippers offense had no answer for Irving and Luka Dončić in an elimination game.
The Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 103–96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 50 points for the Cavs.