GAME 4 Playoffs 2024: Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) vs Dallas Mavericks (2-1)

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This game was controlled and decided by the refs.  Putting Luka in foul trouble with touch fouls while allowing PG and Harden to get into rhythm by allowing them to push off to create space at will. 

This game was decided by inconsistent calls by the refs

The Clippers mostly won this game because of their blistering 3-point shooting.  

However, they do receive an advantage when Harden is able to push off as he drives and Paul George actually can throw his forearm up as he drives gladiator-style.  Those fouls are not called. 

Meanwhile, Luka seems to get bumped and grabbed on most drives into the lane.  That's why he's resorting to 3-point shooting.  It's hard to drive and finish in the lane when Terrance Mann or Westbrook are allowed to grab your arm.