The Mavericks defeated the Cavaliers 130-120. Flagg contributed 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Marshall added 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 26 points, 1 rebound, and 11 assists, while Strus had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, Flagg and Washington led the Mavericks to a 10-point lead. Strus hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Cavaliers close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 35-31. In the second quarter, Mitchell and Mobley scored consecutively to help the Cavaliers catch up. At halftime, the Cavaliers trailed by only one point, 59-60.

After switching sides, the Mavericks, led by consecutive three-pointers from Flagg, Nembhardt, and Polkidas, quickly extended their lead to double digits, ending the third quarter with a 100-86 lead. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers narrowed the gap to 10 points, but Flagg's crucial score stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Mavericks defeated the Cavaliers 130-120 on the road.

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 27 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists; Marshall 25 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Washington 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists; Williams 12 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Nembuhad 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Polakidas 10 points, 3 rebounds; Christie 9 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Bagley 6 points, 5 rebounds

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell had 26 points, 1 rebound, and 11 assists; Struz had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist; Mobley had 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harden had 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists; Wade had 12 points and 5 rebounds; Bryant had 10 points and 2 rebounds; Schroder had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 6 assists; Ellis had 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; and Tomlin had 4 points.

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