Cleveland mounted an uneven effort against the shorthanded Mavericks, who opted to sit Luka Doncic, while Cleveland opted not to test the injured Larry Nance and Tristan Thompson. While the Cleveland offense was solid, especially from three, the Cleveland defense was often nonexistent. I was watching this one at a bar, and I’ll admit I left before it was through. With the Mavericks up 12 with 3:14 left, the two teams traded clanks for a minute straight, and with Sexton at the line with 2:20 left, I assumed this one was over. Then the Mavs tried to let Dirk drive the tank.
Recap: Dallas 121, Cleveland 116 (… & a Dollar Short)
