The Dallas Mavericks moved to 22-45 after a 138-105 result against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who improved to 41-26 at American Airlines Center.
First quarter
The Dallas Mavericks scored 21 in the 1st quarter while the Cavs posted 38 in the same frame.
Dallas had 2 lead changes in the game and held its biggest lead at 4.
Second quarter
The Mavs added 29 in the 2nd quarter and the Wine and Gold put up 29 to keep the gap in place.
Dallas went 20-for-24 at the line for 83 percent, while Cleveland finished 8-for-13 for 62 percent.
Third quarter
Big D scored 33 in the 3rd quarter, but the Land answered with 41 as Cleveland’s points in the paint reached 72.
The Cavs shot 62 percent from the field and 47 percent from 3, with 32 assists against 14 turnovers.
This Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers recap also reflected Cleveland’s 12 steals and 52 bench points in a game that reached a 35-point biggest lead.
Fourth quarter
The Mavericks scored 22 in the 4th quarter while the Cavaliers closed with 30 to secure the Dallas Mavericks full-time result.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 25 points, and
Ryan Nembhard recorded 9 assists, but the Mavs finished at 44 percent shooting and 27 percent from deep.
Dwight Powell logged 11 rebounds and
Naji Marshall added 17 points as the post-game report Dallas Mavericks centered on Dallas’ 19 turnovers and Cleveland’s 20 points off turnovers.
Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers final thoughts start with Dallas’ 12 offensive rebounds and 15 second-chance points, while Cleveland countered with 19 fast-break points on 13 attempts.
The next broadcast featuring the Dallas Mavericks will be at the Cleveland Cavaliers on 03/15/2026 at 3:30 PM EDT at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, airing on FDSOH, KFAA, and NBA TV.
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