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Cavaliers Crush Mavericks 138-105, Extend Winning Streak

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On March 13, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-105 in Dallas, led by Evan Mobley with 29 points.
Donovan Mitchell added 24 points as Cleveland shot 61.5% from the field and built a lead of up to 35 points.
The Mavericks shot 44% overall and 27% from three.
Cleveland extended its seventh consecutive win over the Mavericks and will face them again on March 15, 2026, in Cleveland.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history in 2016 by becoming the first NBA team to overcome a 3-1 Finals deficit, defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7. This victory marked the franchise's first championship and ended a 52-year sports title drought for Cleveland, dating back to the 1964 NFL championship. LeBron James was named Finals MVP, solidifying his legacy in NBA history.

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Story summary

On March 13, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-105 in Dallas, led by Evan Mobley with 29 points.
Donovan Mitchell added 24 points as Cleveland shot 61.5% from the field and built a lead of up to 35 points.
The Mavericks shot 44% overall and 27% from three.
Cleveland extended its seventh consecutive win over the Mavericks and will face them again on March 15, 2026, in Cleveland.

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