Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and made six three-pointers as the LA Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 116–103 on April 7, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Dallas erased a 23-point deficit and briefly led in the third quarter, but Leonard helped Los Angeles regain control.
Clippers vs Mavericks player stats — April 7, 2026
These figures are from this 2025–26 regular-season game only. PTS means points, REB rebounds, AST assists, and 3PT three-pointers made and attempted.
| Team | Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | Kawhi Leonard | 34 | 4 | 3 | 11–19 | 6–10 |
| Clippers | Darius Garland | 22 | 1 | 4 | 9–18 | 2–6 |
| Clippers | John Collins | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5–11 | 1–5 |
| Clippers | Derrick Jones Jr. | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4–10 | 1–2 |
| Clippers | Brook Lopez | 9 | 11 | 3 | 4–8 | 1–3 |
| Mavericks | Cooper Flagg | 25 | 9 | 2 | 9–25 | 1–3 |
| Mavericks | Marvin Bagley III | 21 | 9 | 1 | 8–11 | 1–1 |
| Mavericks | Max Christie | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1–8 | 0–5 |
| Mavericks | Ryan Nembhard | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6–12 | 0–2 |
| Mavericks | Klay Thompson | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4–17 | 1–10 |
Leonard was the game’s leading scorer, while Garland gave the Clippers a second 20-point performance. Flagg led Dallas in scoring, Bagley supplied 21 points off the bench, and Nembhard recorded a game-high seven assists. The numbers also show Dallas’s central problem: its leading scorer needed 25 shots for 25 points, while Thompson made one of 10 attempts from deep.
How the game turned
The Clippers opened with 17 unanswered points and led by as many as 23 in the first quarter. Their advantage was 39–26 after one period. Dallas answered with a 21–8 run that tied the game at 47, although Los Angeles rebuilt its lead to 65–55 by halftime.
Dallas kept pressing after the break. Ryan Nembhard’s basket put the Mavericks ahead 80–77 in the third quarter. That was the moment when a game that had looked one-sided became a test of the Clippers’ response. Los Angeles closed the period ahead 89–84, then outscored Dallas 27–19 in the fourth to finish with a 13-point win.
Leonard’s scoring mattered at both ends of that swing. He finished 11-for-19 from the field and 6-for-10 from three, giving the Clippers reliable offense when their early lead disappeared. Garland’s 22 points helped ensure that Dallas could not focus its attention on Leonard alone. That is an interpretation of their contributions; the shooting and scoring figures come from the official box score.
What the team numbers reveal
| Statistic | Mavericks | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 103 | 116 |
| Field goals | 35–100 (35.0%) | 41–92 (44.6%) |
| Three-pointers | 6–33 (18.2%) | 14–37 (37.8%) |
| Free throws | 27–28 | 20–28 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 52 |
The three-point gap was decisive. The Clippers made eight more threes than Dallas, a 24-point difference from beyond the arc in a 13-point game. Dallas’s excellent free-throw shooting kept it competitive, but it could not make up for going 6-for-33 from three while Los Angeles went 14-for-37.
The Clippers also scored eight more points in the paint. That made their attack more productive in two key areas, despite Dallas getting contributions from Flagg and Bagley near the basket. Dallas took eight more field-goal attempts overall, yet made six fewer shots. The issue was conversion, especially on the perimeter.
There were useful individual performances beyond the top scorers. Jones paired 11 points with 10 rebounds, and Lopez collected a team-high 11 boards and four blocks. Bagley was Dallas’s most efficient high-volume scorer, making eight of 11 shots for his 21 points. Those efforts shaped the contest even though Leonard’s scoring ultimately defined its result.
Availability and game context
The official scorer’s report lists P.J. Washington as did not play because of left-elbow soreness. It also lists Daniel Gafford, Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II among Dallas’s inactive players for this game. These are game-day designations; they do not establish anyone’s availability for later games.
The result left the Clippers at 41–38 and the Mavericks at 25–54 immediately after the game. Those records describe the standings on April 7, 2026; they are not current team records.
FAQs
Who scored the most points in Clippers vs Mavericks on April 7, 2026?
Kawhi Leonard led both teams with 34 points. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 25.
What was the final score?
The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 116–103 at Intuit Dome.
How many three-pointers did Kawhi Leonard make?
Leonard made six of 10 three-point attempts.
How did Cooper Flagg perform?
Flagg had 25 points, nine rebounds and two assists. He shot 9-for-25 from the field and made all six of his free throws.
Who led the game in assists and rebounds?
Dallas’s Ryan Nembhard had a game-high seven assists. The Clippers’ Brook Lopez led all players with 11 rebounds.
Conclusion
Dallas’s comeback made the game close after a disastrous start, but its 6-for-33 three-point shooting left little room for error. Leonard’s 34 points, supported by Garland’s 22, carried the Clippers through the Mavericks’ rally and into a 116–103 win. Follow our sports coverage for future match recaps and verified player stats.
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