The Dallas Mavericks came to Quicken Loans Arena to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in what was a night of beginnings and endings for Cavalier fans. Those at the Q got their first up close look at the Mavericks’ rookie sensation, Luka Doncic. It was also the final game at the Q for Mavs legend and future Hall of Famer, Dirk Nowitzki. While these were exciting moments for the fans, the Cavaliers were more concerned with winning their third game in a row for the first time this season.
First Quarter
With a short-handed roster after the trade for Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavericks went with a starting lineup of Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, Harrison Barnes, Jalen Brunson, and Maxi Klieber.