Kyrie Irving scored 34 points in a losing effort as the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 127-117.

November 15th - The Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 127-117 . In this game, Plockter contributed 24 points , 11 rebounds , and 10 assists, while Hezonja added 22 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists. For the Mavericks, Irving contributed 34 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists, and Flagg added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, Thomas and Mitchell scored first for the Cavaliers. Midway through the quarter, the Mavericks built a 5- point lead, but the Cavaliers relied on Omer's repeated attacks on the paint, with Hezonja and Thomas also scoring. The first quarter ended in a 33-33 tie . In the second quarter, the Cavaliers relied on Mitchell's alley-oop dunk, with Prockett and Tyson repeatedly attacking the basket, and Hezonja and Omer also scoring. The Mavericks tried to close the gap with Gafford and Marshall, but couldn't prevent the deficit from widening. At halftime, the Cavaliers led 68-53 .

After switching sides, the Mavericks relied on Irving's consecutive three-pointers and drives to the basket, with Flagner and Martin providing offensive support. The Cavaliers, through Hezonja's scoring, were countered by timely responses from Prockett and Tyson, maintaining a double-digit lead throughout. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 105-91 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers extended their lead to as much as 22 points. The Mavericks then relied on Irving's consecutive outside shots, while Flagner and Marshall gradually narrowed the gap. In the crucial moments, Omer and Hezonja scored consecutively, helping the Cavaliers stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Mavericks 127-117 .

Mavericks player statistics

Kyrie Irving had 34 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists; Flagg had 18 points , 8 rebounds , and 5 assists; Martin had 15 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists; Marshall had 12 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Gafford had 10 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Washington had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Aldama had 7 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Lisashe had 5 points and 2 rebounds; Johnson had 4 points and 2 rebounds.

Cavaliers player statistics

Prockett 24 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists; Hezonja 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Thomas 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Mitchell 19 points , 11 rebounds, 3 assists; Tyson 18 points , 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Omir 13 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists; Porter 9 points , 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Minks 2 points

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