Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis isn't fazed by the big stage. The 7-foot-3 Latvian kicked off his playoff debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers, and he didn't show any signs of playoff jitters.

As part of the Mavs' huge run in the first half, Porzingis put the moves on one of the Clippers' best defenders in Kawhi Leonard. The big man drove to the basket before pulling up for a 15-foot jumper which left The Klaw reaching for the floor.

Watch KP's smooth pull-up here:

The Mavs started their playoff run against the second-seeded Clippers, who have been one of the favorites to go all the way all-season long.

The Clippers shocked the Mavs to start the game with a quick 10-0 run before Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic took control and spearheaded a huge comeback for Dallas to end the half with a 69-66 lead.

Porzingis has been huge for Dallas thus far this season, averaging 20.4 points per game alongside 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in his first healthy year for the Mavs. He has brought his A-Game in Orlando and upped his averages during the seeding games, playing all eight scheduled matches before the postseason.

Porzingis was also chosen as a member of the All-Bubble Second Team. Unfortunately for KP and the Mavs, two soft technical fouls had him thrown out of his playoff debut. It is also Porzingis' first career ejection.

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