Published 18:46 IST, January 22nd 2020

Kawhi Leonard manages to score gamechanging, ridiculous dunk over Mavericks' Luka Doncic

During the Clippers vs Mavericks game, Leonard scored a skilful dunk over Mavericks star rookie Luka Doncic. Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and 11 rebounds.

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Kawhi Leonard led LA Clippers to victory during Clippers vs Mavericks game on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST) at American Airlines Center. During  game, Leonard scored a skilful dunk over Dallas Mavericks star rookie Luka Doncic. Clippers won 110-107 in a crucial game of heavyweights.

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Clippers vs Mavericks: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard scores a ridiculous dunk over Mavericks' Luka Doncic

Kawhi Leonard scored dunk 5 minutes into second quarter of game after an assist from Patrick Beverley. Luka Doncic moved forward to jump with Leonard but was unable to block shot as his hand collided with Doncic's nose. Leonard was fouled after shot and ended on ground after Luka Doncic moved away. 

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Clippers vs Mavericks highlights: Kawhi Leonard scores 36 points to beat Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points and 12 rebounds for Clippers, while scoring 41.4% from field. Luka Doncic, on or hand, scored 36 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists while shooting 46.2% from field. This was Clippers' 4th straight win. According to Kawhi Leonard's stats on ESPN, he me 91.7% of his free throws. Doncic me 64.3% of his free throws. Paul George was sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

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NBA: Clippers vs Mavericks

Clippers have now won both Clippers vs Mavericks games this season. However, Clippers bagged a massive win November in 2019 by defeating  Mavericks by a 114-99 margin. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Lou Williams scored over 20 for Clippers, while Luka Doncic was only Maverick with more than 20 points. Though Doncic and Leonard have similar stats, Leonard has scored more three-pointers. According to Luka Doncic stats on ESPN, he has shot 15% three-pointers against Clippers as opposed to his 32.7% three-pointer average. This game, Doncic scored same, but Leonard h a better free throw percentage. next Clippers vs Mavericks game is scheduled for March 2020.

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18:46 IST, January 22nd 2020