The NBA regular season continues as the Dallas Mavericks (48-29) extend their winning streak. Doncic scored 35 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists, Smith scored 28 points, they led the team to establish an advantage by relying on the third quarter offense, the Lone Rangers withstood the opponent’s counterattack, and they defeated Cliff 120-112 on the road Lan Cavaliers (42-34). The Mavericks have a 3-game winning streak.
The Mavericks’ Doncic had 35 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists, Smith had 28 points, Brunson had 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, and Powell had 15 points and 5 rebounds. LeVert of the Cavaliers had 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Garland had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists, Stevens had 16 points and 4 rebounds, Markkanen had 13 points And 6 rebounds, Brown had 12 points and 9 rebounds.
The Cavaliers’ Mobley missed with a sprained ankle and Brown entered the start. After the start of the game, the Mavericks dominated the game and quickly took a 10-4 lead. Garland led his team to tie with 6 points in a row. After 12 draws, the two teams took the lead alternately. Kleber made a three-pointer. With 3 minutes and 20 seconds left in the first quarter, the Mavericks led 24-20. Love hit back with a three-pointer to tie, Kleber and Bertans each scored a three-pointer, and the Mavericks ended the first quarter with a 10-6 spurt, and they led 34-30.
Love made a three-pointer from the left wing. He led his team to score 7 points in a row to start the second quarter, and the Cavaliers took the lead. Knight made a breakthrough, Markkanen and Garland made three-pointers in turn, and the Cavaliers led 45-38. Doncic scored two goals in a row on offense, Smith scored a 3-point success, and they led the team to a 9-2 counterattack. The Lone Rangers chased 51-52 at 3 minutes and 10 seconds before halftime. After the Cavaliers paused, LeVert fought back with a three-pointer, Okoro hit a running shot, and they scored 6 points in a row to reopen. Powell scored a 3-pointer, the two sides scored alternately, and LeVert made a buzzer-beater. At the end of the half, the Cavaliers led 67-61 by 6 points.
The Cavaliers’ LeVert scored 21 points in the first half, Garland scored 12 points and 6 assists; the Mavericks’ Doncic scored 12 points and 11 assists, and Smith scored 11 points.
After the start of the third quarter, the two teams fought against each other, and the score increased alternately. Doncic hit a three-pointer, Powell dunked, and the Mavericks overtook 80-79. Garland responded with a three-pointer, Doncic and Smith teamed up for 5 points, and the Mavericks led 85-83. The Cavaliers counterattacked 4 points, Smith fired 2 three-pointers in a row, he and Doncic led the team to a 15-2 spurt to end the third quarter, and the Mavericks led 100-89 by 11 points.
In Bullock’s three-pointer, Brunson broke through and the Mavericks led 107-93 shortly after the start of the fourth quarter. Love responded with a three-pointer, Smith made another three-pointer, LeVert scored 4 points in a row, Stevens made two free throws, and the Cavaliers chased 103-113 with 4 minutes and 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Doncic hit back with a three-pointer, LeVert made another three-pointer, Stevens scored another 4 points, and the Cavaliers fell behind 110-118. The Cavaliers were powerless at the last moment, and they lost 112-120.
Mavericks starting lineup: Doncic, Brunson, Bullock, Smith, Powell
Cavaliers starting lineup: Garland, LeVert, Okoro, Markkanen, Brown
Original title: Doncic 35+9+13 Lone Ranger lightly beats Cavaliers LeVert 32+6
Responsible editor: Zeng Shaolin