This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) as Blazers' Toumani Camara (33) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) AP AP

Only one more quarter stands between the Mavericks and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a 74-66 lead against the Clippers. The Mavericks came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.

Quentin Grimes scores 20 points off the bench, including 14 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-97 win over the Clippers.

In the waning moments before halftime, Luka Doncic rose from the bench and raised his hand to celebrate back-to-back 3-pointers by Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. The Dallas Mavericks superstar wasn’t active for Saturday’s 113-97 win over the LA Clippers because of a left heel contusion,