Doncic shines as Mavs sink Clippers; Timberwolves down Suns

Slovenian star Doncic combined with Kyrie Irving for 55 points to ensure that Dallas will head back to Texas with honors even at 1-1 in the best-of-seven series. Doncic and Irving formed a sublime double act in a hard-fought fourth quarter, orchestrating a crucial 14-0 run that effectively took the game away from the Clippers, who had downed Dallas in a 109-97 win in game one on Sunday. After trailing for most of the game, the Clippers threatened to snaffle another precious home victory after opening...