Jamal Crawford/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers

Blake Griffin and Jamal Crawford each scored 13 points and the Clippers took a 51-43 lead over the Dallas Mavericks into the locker room at halftime Thursday at Staples Center.

J.J. Redick contributed 10 points for the Clippers, who shot 41.9 percent from the field.

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks with 10 points. Dallas shot 36.2 percent.