Clippers take game 1, 109-97. LA lead the Mavericks by as many 29 after a big first half which included 20 for James Harden. The Clippers also did a good job on defense holding Dallas to just 8 points in the 2nd qtr. James Harden would finish with 28 including 6 3's. Paul George had clutch baskets in the 4th qtr finishing with 22 and Ivica Zubac added 20. The finished the game hitting 18 of 36 3 pointers. Kawhi Leonard did not play with knee soreness. Game 2 on Tuesday in LA.