Mr. Big Shot Strikes Again, Clips Top Mavs

It’s been a rough trip to Los Angeles for the defending champion Dallas Mavericks. For the second time in three days, Dallas was beaten on a last-second three-pointer from an opposing aging point guard. After Derek Fisher’s heroics saved the Lakers on Monday, Wednesday, it was Chauncey Billups’ turn. A Jason Terry three-pointer with five seconds remaining put L.A. in a one-point hole before Billups, on the ensuing possession, drilled a 25-footer of his own with one second left on the clock.He scored 21 points, including 5-11 from three-point range. Point guard Chris Paul missed his third consecutive game as he continues to nurse a strained left hamstring. Randy Foye once again started in his place, and contributed five points, six assists and four steals in 29 minutes. The real hero on the night for L.A. was Mo Williams, playing in his first game since last Wednesday’s win over the Heat after injuring his foot. He made his first seven shots off-the-bench, and...