March 14th - The Cavaliers easily defeated the Mavericks 138-105. Mobley scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Mitchell contributed 24 points, 2 rebounds, and 8 assists. For the Mavericks, Flagg had 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Marshall added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Mavericks took the lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Marshall, but Mobley scored repeatedly and hit a three-pointer to help the Cavaliers take the lead. The Cavaliers' bench then relied on Tyson, Schroder, and Porter to score and quickly widen the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers led 38-21. In the second quarter, the Mavericks narrowed the gap briefly, but Harden hit a three-pointer, and Mobley continued to attack the basket. At halftime, the Cavaliers led 67-50.

After switching sides, Flagler led the Mavericks in a comeback attempt, but the Cavaliers extended their lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Wade and Ellis, and multiple dunks from Mobley. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led by 25 points. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers maintained their offensive efficiency with their bench players, and Ellis and Nance Jr. hit consecutive three-pointers, quickly pushing the lead past 30 points. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 138-105 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Mobley 29 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Mitchell 24 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Harden 17 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists; Ellis 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Bryant 11 points, 4 rebounds; Tomlin 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Schroder 8 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Tyson 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 25 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Marshall 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Christie 12 points; Williams 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Powell 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Nembuhad 8 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists; Thompson 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Bagley 4 points, 4 rebounds

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