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Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA
Mavericks
33-25
119-121
Final
Cavaliers
38-19
Rocket Arena
TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

DAL leadsBiggest lead DAL 10, CLE 15
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CLE leads
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DAL24322637119
CLE23372338121

Who won: Cavaliers 121-119

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-119 on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers win the series 2-0. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in points (31). Luka Doncic led the Mavericks in points (45).

Recap · Feb 28
Maxed out: Strus sinks 59-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over Mavericks

Max Strus caught the pass, and with barely any time to think never mind shoot, one thing crossed his mind.

What it means

  • Season series: CLE wins series 2-0.
  • Mavericks 15-12 on the road; Cavaliers 20-10 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 6d ago
Cavs' Donovan Mitchell signs new multiyear deal with Adidas
ESPN · Sep 25
Altman: Cavs built for 'sustainable run' despite missing on LeBron
ESPN · Sep 25
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ESPN · Sep 25
Cooper Flagg's rookie debut patch card sells for record $8.04 million
ESPN · Sep 23
Sources: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) not cleared for camp
ESPN · Sep 22
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ESPN · Sep 18
Can the Cavaliers make it out of the East?

Injuries and inactives

Mavericks3rd in Southwest Division
  • Dereck Lively II C
    Foot, Surgery, right
    Day-To-Day
  • Morez Johnson Jr. F
    Lower Leg, Soreness
    Day-To-Day
  • Santi Aldama F
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
Cavaliers2nd in Central Division
  • Peyton Watson G
    Hamstring, Strain, right
    Day-To-Day

Head to head

CLE wins series 2-0
Last meeting: Cavaliers 113, Mavericks 110 (Dec 27)

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Game info

Venue
Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH · Attendance 19,432
Officials
James Williams (Referee), Karl Lane (Referee), Matt Kallio (Referee)

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