The Cleveland Cavaliers’ defensive effort against the Mavericks was unacceptable on Sunday…
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.
It was the 12th time this season Flagg has scored at least 27 points. The top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft was 10 of 17 from the field and also had 10 assists and six rebounds in 33 minutes.
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell had 26 points and Max Strus scored 24 points in his season debut. The seventh-year forward missed the first 67 games because of a broken left foot. | https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810832
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I don't buy that at all (aiming for the 4 seed). They are only working on one thing: Learning how to impose their will. Now, it didn't show up at all yesterday, but they need to get Strus in there, get Allen back, and learn to impose their will. W and L will come along that journey, with more W than not.
I agree they want the 4 seed, but if they want to tank a game, do it on the road, not in front of the home fans.
Why does Jay talk about anything besides baseball?
Mobley and allen (injured) are the fakest “good defenders” I’ve ever seen in my life by the way
allowing 130 is bad allowing 130 to the Mavs team is terrible, how don't know what the plan is from the defensive coach but keep letting players shoot wide open 3s aint it
Here’s the thing, the mavs arent good but they adequate height and athleticism unlike like ineptaliers. That and gambling has ruined sports, it’s over. The cavs also have zero chance of winning anything ever especially with gilbert. I often wonder if that dude is embarrassed or just too stupid to be embarrassed
For the Cavs to go far in the playoffs, they need every single player to be 100% healthy.
I think Bull may be less pessimistic about our chances than I am…..
James harden having the second most 3s in NBA history only attempting 5 threes is criminal
Can’t believe I agree with Jay but he’s right on the not trying to win last night. Literally a negative in the effort level last night
First topic of the discussion, Mikey Mc buckets let’s go 💯💯💯💯💪💪💪☄️