The Dallas Mavericks beat the LA Clippers 114-101 to secure a 4-2 series win in the first round of the NBA play-offs, while the LA Lakers sack head coach Darvin Ham.
Draymond Green offered strong critisicm of Patrick Beverley's postgame antics following the Milwaukee Bucks' season-ending loss on Thursday.
Luka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in a second-half surge to advance the Mavs.
Kawhi Leonard's health, Tyronn Lue's future and potential contracts for Paul George and James Harden are among the offseason unknowns facing the Clippers.