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Max Strus scored 16 points in the first half against the Mavs. According to Elias, he is the first player since 1997-98 to score at least 15 points in the first half of a season debut after not playing in at least the first 60 games of the season.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley said he has felt some frustration with his performance this season following the team’s win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Speaking after the game, Mobley acknowledged that he entered the year with high expectations for himself but understands that not everything has unfolded […] The post Evan Mobley admits disappointment with his play this season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans is the setting for a high-stakes Southwest Division clash tonight as Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks take on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans. Both teams are fighting for momentum in the final stretch of the season, with just one game separating them in the Western Conference standings. The New Orleans Pelicans (22-46) enter tonight looking to build on a strong home stretch, having won four straight at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans is led ...
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Following a 107-105 loss to the Houston Rockets that saw Dejounte Murray score 35 points, the guard is listed on the injury report for Monday’s game. So, is Dejounte Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray played well to say the least against […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray lands on injury report vs. Mavericks after season-best game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ stinker of a 130-120 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. 1. Well, at least Max Strus really brought it. Not one else really did. 2. Apparently, the Cavs figured Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks would just roll over and play dead after getting smashed in Dallas the other […] The post Dribbles: Cavs Spoil Max Strus’ Electric Return With Flat Performance appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cooper Flagg highlighted Dallas’ defensive intensity as a key factor in their 130-120 win over Cleveland. “I thought we had a much better presence on that side of the ball and kind of stood them up a little bit,” he said, noting the team played with improved pace and energy. The top overall pick in […] The post Cooper Flagg praises Mavericks’ pace and teamwork after 27-point performance against Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted his team’s energy and effort in a 130-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The group played at a very high level this afternoon…Coop was great…he found his rhythm tonight with 10 assists,” Kidd said. He emphasized the impact of lineup adjustments. “Our new center, I’m looking at, you […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ energy and adjustments after win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Capturing his first NBA points with the Dallas Mavericks, a former Yale standout in 22-year-old John Poulakidas realizes a lifelong dream The post John Poulakidas scores first NBA points: “A dream come true” appeared first on Eurohoops .
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed a 130-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, citing defensive shortcomings. “Very, very similar game…just too permissive on the defensive end…inexcusable defensive effort today,” he said. Atkinson emphasized the importance of energy and focus. “Their energy level was higher…way too many mental breakdowns…combine the physical and mental, and that’s […] The post Kenny Atkinson criticizes defensive lapses after Cavaliers fall to Mavericks appear...
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120 on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks, who were routed 138-105 on Friday night, pulled away in the second half to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cavaliers. P.J. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas, which won for just the second time in 11 games.
Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 130-120 win over the Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers (41–25) could receive a significant boost Sunday as guard Max Strus is expected to make his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks (22–45). Cleveland enters the matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV with the possibility of reinserting Strus into the lineup after a lengthy recovery from foot surgery. The veteran […] The post Cavs guard Max Strus likely to make injury return vs. Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Back on the road against a familiar opponent
Welcome back Max Strus.
Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is on the team’s injury report ahead of facing the Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s historic night in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs, he will most likely miss the rematch on the road. Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game, surpassing Hall of Fame guard […] The post Mavericks’ Klay Thompson lands on injury report for Cavs clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena on Sunday, with both teams playing on very different realities.
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The Cavaliers will try to follow up Friday’s convincing win with another when they host the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland handled business in Dallas two nights ago, rolling to a 138-105 victory behind a big performance from Evan Mobley. Mobley tied his season high with 29 points and set the tone early as the […] The post Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cavs will look to pick up their second-straight win over the Mavs.
