Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes scored a game high tying 22 points, including 17 in the first half to go along with four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes but it wasn't as the Mavericks lose to the Los Angeles Clippers 124-104. Dirk Nowitzki returned to the lineup after missing the previous eight games due to a right Achilles strain and recorded 10 points and six rebounds in 20 minutes. The Clippers were led by guard Austin Rivers who posted a season high 22 points.