Harden s 41+14+11 victory! The Clippers ended their 6-game losing streak in double overtime, and there is 4 good news after the game

On November 15, 2025, the focus game of the NBA Cup was so exciting. The Clippers challenged the Mavericks away from home. After a hard-fought two overtimes, they finally narrowly defeated their opponents 133-127, finally ending their embarrassing 6-game losing streak. This victory is too critical for the Clippers. After all, the team was in a deep trough before, with the core missing and a poor record. Now it has not only stopped the decline, but also brought several exciting good news. Harden played 51 minutes and scored an all-around triple-double of 41+14+11, single-handedly carrying the team forward. The whole process of this game was described as high-energy and continuous.

Let’s talk about the specific situation of this game first. There are four regular quarters plus two overtimes. Every minute is full of suspense. It is a roller coaster-like experience. As soon as the first quarter started, the two sides directly attacked with full firepower. For the Clippers, Harden was the first to enter the state. He hit a 3+1, which instantly ignited the team's momentum. He then led the team to a double-digit lead with a wave of offensive. But the Mavericks didn't panic. The substitute lineup suddenly showed strength, and Klay's hot touch hit consecutive three-pointers. An 11-0 wave of attacks directly brought the point difference back to 3 points. After the first quarter, although the Clippers still hold the lead, the Mavericks have slowly regained the rhythm of the game, and the subsequent contest will definitely not be easy.

The plot in the second quarter is even more reversal. Clay continued his hot touch from the previous quarter and made consecutive three-pointers, leading the Mavericks to a 9-0 offensive and directly overtaking the score. At this critical moment, Harden stood up and scored 13 points from inside and outside, single-handedly stabilizing the situation. Other Clippers players also kept up with the rhythm in time. In the end, thanks to Harden's strong performance, the Clippers held on to a 7-point lead at the end of the second quarter, preventing their opponents from completely taking away the momentum.

The competition in the third quarter completely heated up. The Clippers hit an 8-3 spurt as soon as they started, and once again stretched the point difference to double digits. But Marshall was in great shape for the Mavericks, scoring double digits in a single quarter and responding strongly to the Clippers' offensive. In this quarter, Harden played more of an organizer role, focusing on linking the team's offense. Both sides came and went without giving in to each other, and the offensive and defensive transitions were rapid. The third quarter was tied 31-31 at the end, and the Clippers entered the final battle with a 7-point total lead.

The final battle is so exciting, it's like riding a roller coaster. The Clippers first launched an 8-2 offensive to expand their advantage, but then suddenly lost power, made consecutive mistakes on the offensive end, and the defense could not keep up. The Lone Ranger seized the opportunity to cause continuous damage, and an 11-0 counterattack directly tied the score. Russell then took over the game, scoring 8 points in a row to lead the Mavericks to draws with the Clippers many times. At the last moment of regular time, Russell tried to make a buzzer-beater, but failed to hit. The two sides entered overtime with a tie, leaving the suspense until the end.

In the first overtime, the two sides were still inseparable, with the scores rising alternately. Zubac first made a tip-in to help the Clippers take the lead, and Flagg immediately responded with a throw to tie the game. Harden hit consecutive three-pointers to widen the gap again, and Flagg scored again to tie the score. At the last moment of overtime, Harden tried to make a buzzer-beater, but unfortunately the shot was blocked by his opponent. The two sides tied again at 118-118 and had to enter the second overtime.

In the second overtime, Harden broke out completely, scoring 4 points in a row to help the Clippers establish their lead. After a long period of fierce battle, the players on both sides were severely exhausted. The Mavericks made consecutive mistakes. The Clippers seized the opportunity and played steadily, relying on free throws and stable offense to firmly hold the lead. In the end, as time ran out, the Clippers won the game 133-127, ending their six-game losing streak and bringing a successful end to this long-running battle.

Judging from the basic data, the Clippers are indeed worthy of this victory. Although the rebounds are slightly inferior to the Mavericks 45-50, they have an advantage in assists 22-18 and steals 16-11. They make 20-22 fewer mistakes than their opponents. Making fewer mistakes is also the key to winning. Free throws 30-29, three-pointers 13-10, no mistakes in the key scoring links. The shooting percentage was 47% to 44%, the free throw percentage was 83% to 76%, the three-point shooting percentage was 31% to 28%, all shooting rates were higher than those of the opponents, and the basic statistics were basically at an advantage.

The first good news brought by this victory is that the Clippers finally stopped their 6-game losing streak, and coach Tyronn Lue also temporarily retained his position as coach. The previous 6 losses had demoralized the team to the extreme, and their ranking was gradually falling behind in the Western Division. What's even more troublesome is that the team's lineup is incomplete: Kawhi Kawhi has been unable to play due to injury, Beal has been reimbursed for the season and bid farewell to this season. Veteran Paul was even put on the DNP list by the coaching staff, and available personnel are stretched thin. Against this background, the outside world's pressure on coach Tyronn Lue to coach has increased sharply, and the stability of the coaching position has become a hot topic. This showdown with the Mavericks can be called a "life and death battle" for the Clippers. If they lose again, the losing streak may be unstoppable, and the team's season plan may have to be restructured. Fortunately, the whole team withstood the pressure, fought bravely under the leadership of Harden, and finally won the victory. Not only did it end the losing streak, but it also regained the rhythm and confidence of winning. Tyronn Lue also got a chance to breathe and continue to adjust the lineup and fine-tune tactics.

The second good news is Harden's incredible performance in this game. He not only scored a triple-double of 41+14+11 in a single game, but also set multiple historical records. Facing the stubborn resistance of the Mavericks, Harden played for 51 minutes with almost no rest, shouldering the team's scoring and organizational responsibilities with his impeccable performance. He made 13 of 25 shots in the game, 6 of 12 three-pointers, and 9 of 11 free throws. He also contributed 1 steal and 2 blocks. He showed the strength of the league's top star on both offense and defense..

The records Harden set in this game are all full of gold: This is the first time in his career that he scored 40+ triple-doubles in a double overtime game, becoming one of the few players in NBA history to achieve this achievement, which is enough to show his stability and explosiveness in high-intensity confrontations and long-term battles; his triple-double data of 41 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists also made him a Clippers history player. The first player to score 40+14+11 points in a single game set a new record in team history and demonstrated his core position in the team; in addition, the 6 three-pointers he hit in this game further accumulated his career three-pointers and consolidated his position at the top of the NBA's historical three-point list. The continued improvement in assists also allowed him to steadily move towards the ranks of the top passers in history.

The third good news is that Zubac dominated the interior in this game and became Harden's most effective helper. He also directly defeated the Mavericks' double center. Zubac played 46 minutes in the game, making 11 of 15 shots and 5 of 7 free throws. He scored 27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. His plus-minus value was as high as +25, the best in the game.

Looking at the Mavericks' inside combination, Gafford only contributed 10 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist in the game, and Lively II only scored 4 points and 5 rebounds. The two of them completely lost their former style under the strong performance of Zubac. Zubac relies on his solid inside footsteps, tough rebounding and efficient finishing ability to constantly attack the Mavericks' interior defense. Whether it is a strong attack after catching the ball under the basket or a second attack after grabbing an offensive rebound, he has caused huge trouble to his opponents.

The fourth good news is that Bogdanovic finally regained his strength, stood up from the bench, and became the team's "surprise player." Some time ago, Bogdanovic's state was up and down, and he failed to shoulder the scoring task well, leaving the Clippers' bench with insufficient firepower. But in this game, he completely regained his touch, showed his offensive and defensive capabilities, and became the core scorer on the bench.

Bogdanovic played 37 minutes in the game, making 8 of 14 shots and 5 of 8 three-pointers. He efficiently scored 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. On the offensive end, his three-pointers became an important supplement to the Clippers' firepower. He hit long-range shots at critical moments many times to open up the score or stabilize the situation for the team. On the defensive end, his active fighting and keen judgment allowed him to complete 4 steals, disrupting the Mavericks' offensive rhythm many times and creating more counterattack opportunities for the team. To be honest, if Bogdanovic did not come forward from the bench, the Clippers would probably face greater difficulties if they wanted to withstand the Mavericks' counterattack in a long battle and end their 6-game losing streak.

This 133-127 victory over the Mavericks was undoubtedly a "timely rain" for the Clippers. Not only did it successfully end the 6-game losing streak and retain Tyronn Lue's coaching position, it also allowed the team to regain confidence and cohesion despite the dilemma of missing a core. Harden's god-like performance, Zubac's inside dominance, Bogdanovic's return to form, and the emergence of role players. This good news makes the Clippers' future worth looking forward to again.