Published Mar 14, 9:59am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 14, 9:59am ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Dallas Mavericks. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Mavericks pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -14.5 (-111) |
| Dallas Mavericks | +14.5 (-111) |
Cleveland has won two of its last three contests, including an impressive 138-105 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
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Behind a strong defensive effort early, the Cavs jumped out to a 17-point lead, and their balanced scoring carried them to a dominant win.
Evan Mobley led five double-digit scorers with 29 points and seven rebounds. Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and handed out eight assists.
On the other side, with this latest loss, the Mavericks have dropped nine of their last 10 games.
The biggest takeaway from the Dallas side was the defensive effort, or lack thereof. After allowing 67 points in the first half, Cleveland put up 71 points after the break, including 41 in the third quarter.
Additionally, the Cavaliers shot 62 percent overall and 47 percent from 3-point range. It's tough to win games when your opponent shoots the ball at such an efficient rate.
Cooper Flagg powered the offense with 25 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Naji Marshall added 17 points and seven boards, connecting on seven of his 12 shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavaliers have won seven straight in this series and are 5-1 in their last six outings against Western Conference opponents. That said, Cleveland gets the win in this interconference matchup.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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