Kawhi Leonard
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Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable and led the Los Angeles Clippers to the victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 (130-122).

The superstar of the Clippers had a game-high 36 points (13/24 shooting), nine rebounds and eight assists.

Six more players scored in double figures for the winners, with Paul George having 11 points (on 3/16 shooting and 1/8 from beyond the arc).

For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic posted another triple double, with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but was forced to exit the game early in the fourth quarter, due to an ankle injury.

Kristaps Porzingis added 34 points and 13 boards for Dallas, while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Seth Curry (9/11 shooting, 4/4 from beyond the arc) scored 22 points apiece.

The Clippers, who led by as many as 18 points in the contest, now have a 2-1 lead in the series.

Game 4 takes place on Sunday.