Basketball Playoffs Reach Critical Heights

Clippers Advance To Second Round

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The Los Angeles Clippers have advanced to the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in their first-round series. The Clippers won Game 6 at home 104-97, with Paul George leading the way with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Marcus Morris Sr. chipped in with 19 points. The Clippers will now face the Utah Jazz in the second round.

In other playoff action, the Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 109-95 victory in Game 4. Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points, while Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James added 19 points. The Lakers will need to win Game 5 on Tuesday night to avoid being eliminated from the playoffs.