The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a blistering start, setting a franchise record with 91 points in the first half en route to a 43-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Evan Mobley led the way with 22 points, while Darius Garland chipped in with 17 points and 10 assists.
The Cavs’ dominant performance was fueled by Sam Merrill’s nine 3-pointers, which set a franchise record for most made from beyond the arc in a single game. The team’s high-powered offense was too much for the Mavericks to handle, who were forced to play just 10 players due to various injuries.
Despite losing their star player Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the day, the Cavaliers are now one step closer to returning to the NBA Finals. The team’s victory improves their league-best record to 40-9 and sets them up for a matchup against Boston on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks will need to regroup and recover from this tough loss, which leaves them with just two players available due to various injuries.
Source: https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/3208001