Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks: Cavs Demolish Dallas 138-105 as Evan Mobley Erupts for 29
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered one of their most dominant performances of the entire season Friday night, obliterating the Dallas Mavericks 138-105 at American Airlines Center to complete a back-to-back road demolition. Evan Mobley led the charge with 29 points on an absurd 80% field goal shooting, while the Cavaliers shot a blistering 61.5% from the field as a team.
Cavaliers vs Mavericks Final Score: CLE 138, DAL 105
Cleveland took control immediately and never looked back. The Cavaliers outscored the Mavericks 38-21 in the first quarter to set the tone, building a lead that grew as large as 35 points by the fourth quarter. The Cavs held the Mavericks to just 43.7% shooting while lighting up the nets at 61.5% — one of their best offensive performances of the season.
The Cavaliers bench was a major factor in the blowout, contributing 52 points compared to just 39 off the Dallas bench. Cleveland also dominated the turnover battle, forcing 19 Maverick miscues and converting them into 20 points off turnovers.
Evan Mobley Dominates the Mavericks
Evan Mobley was the standout performer with 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three, adding 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. He shot 90.9% on two-point attempts and was virtually unstoppable in the paint, converting 10-of-11 shots at the rim.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting, going a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line and adding 5 assists. Naji Marshall contributed 17 off the bench for the Mavericks, and Dwight Powell posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. But the Mavericks simply had no answer for Cleveland's suffocating depth.
Key Box Score
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 29 | 7 | 2 | 80.0% |
| Keon Ellis | CLE | 13 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | 8 | 5 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | 25 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | 17 | 7 | 3 | 58.3% |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | 8 | 4 | 9 | 42.9% |
Cavaliers Standings and What This Win Means
The Cleveland Cavaliers now hold the best record in the Eastern Conference and are firmly positioned as the top seed heading into the final weeks of the regular season. They have won back-to-back road games in convincing fashion and enter Sunday's rematch against Dallas with massive momentum.
The Cavaliers shot 47.4% from three on 38 attempts — a volume and efficiency combination that overwhelmed the Mavericks' defense. Cleveland also had 12 steals in the game, reflecting an elite defensive intensity that has defined this team all season.
Where to Watch Cavaliers vs Mavericks Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks meet again Sunday, March 15, this time in Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised nationally. Cleveland fans looking to see their first-place Cavs in action should check local listings and the NBA app for streaming options.
