Clippers fend off Mavs' epic comeback bid, Brunson's 47 points fuel Knicks win

The Clippers squared their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 with a 116-111 triumph in Dallas, but not before the Mavs erased a 31-point deficit. George scored 26 of his 33 points in the first half to help the Clippers build their big lead despite the injury absence of Kawhi Leonard. Harden scored 15 of his 33 in the fourth quarter, when Dallas -- led by the star duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic -- threatened to match the biggest comeback win in NBA playoff history. Irving scored 40 points for Dallas...