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Can the Cavaliers Conquer the Mavericks at American Airlines Center?

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Cavaliers have shown a mix of results in their past games, but there are positive signs that suggest they could pose a significant challenge to their opponents.


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In their last game against the Bulls, Cleveland emerged victorious with 109 points, showcasing an impressive 63 percent two-point shooting accuracy and dominating with 61 total rebounds. Their efficiency game score stood at a solid 91.6, and they managed to maintain a lead for over 40 minutes of playtime.


However, in the preceding match against New Orleans Pelicans at home, despite putting up an admirable fight with 104 points and a commendable assist-to-turnover ratio of over three, they fell short by nineteen points. This loss highlighted areas where improvement is needed—particularly in free throw accuracy (62 percent) and managing opponent possessions.


The most recent home victory against Utah Jazz painted a different picture; it was an offensive showcase where both teams scored highly but ultimately saw Cleveland triumphing with 124 points. The bench contributed significantly with seventy-five bench points while maintaining nearly sixty percent effectiveness from beyond the arc.


These mixed outcomes demonstrate that while Cleveland has had its ups and downs, there's potential for them to leverage their strong rebounding game and high-scoring offense when they take on Dallas Mavericks away from home.


Cavaliers fans should look out for how well their team can control possession times and capitalize on second-chance opportunities—factors that have played crucial roles in past performances. Additionally, maintaining or improving upon three-point shooting percentages could be key in securing another win on foreign territory.


The upcoming clash is scheduled for December 28th at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Fans can catch all the action live on BSOH channel 660 starting at 8:30 PM Eastern Time (7:30 PM Central Time).

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