Maverick

• Jamal Murray erupted for a season-high 53 points while Nikola Jokic recorded 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists to lead Denver Nuggets over Dallas Mavericks 142-135 on March 26, 2026. • Nuggets now tied for fourth in Western Conference with Minnesota, holding tiebreaker via season series win. • The victory strengthens Denver's playoff positioning amid tight race for top seeds.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138-105 on March 13 in Dallas, improving their record to 41-26 while dropping Dallas to 22-45. Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, supported by Donovan Mitchell's 24 points and 8 assists. Cooper Flagg added 25 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds for the Mavericks in the lopsided loss. This victory strengthens Cleveland's playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference as the NBA regular season progresses.

Cleveland Cavaliers face Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video, featuring Donovan Mitchell vs. Luka Doncic in a battle of MVP candidates. Dallas enters with a 48-20 record, boosted by Kyrie Irving's 28.5 PPG average. Cleveland seeks to solidify their Eastern Conference standing post-All-Star break. Analysts predict over 220 total points given both teams' offensive firepower.