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Kyrie Irving and James Harden share special moment after Cavs win over Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, but one of the best moments of the night came when Kyrie Irving, who received a warm welcome in his return to Cleveland, and James Harden shared a reunion of their own.

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Synergy Data Backs Dusty May's Read On Mavericks' One-On-One Defense vs. Cavs

CLEVELAND — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May named one problem above the rest after Saturday night’s 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers: Dallas could not guard one on one.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 15

'Came Out Flat': Caleb Martin, Kyrie Irving Echo Dusty May After Mavericks Loss

CLEVELAND — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Saturday night that his team did not match the Cleveland Cavaliers’ desire and determination to compete in a 127-117 loss at Rocket Arena.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 15

Synergy Numbers Show How Cavaliers' Guards Beat Mavericks One On One

CLEVELAND — The Dallas Mavericks won the second half by eight points Saturday night and still lost 127-117 to a Cleveland Cavaliers team that sat Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen on the second night of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Starter Exits Cavaliers Game With Shoulder Injury

The Dallas Mavericks have suffered horrendous losses two games in a row, losing by 39 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, then followed it up with a 10-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, even though the Cavs sat James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 14

Cavs sit their stars, find plenty of fight in stunning win over Mavericks

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ stunner of a 127-117 home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. 1. Well, that was something. No Donovan Mitchell.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 14

Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 127-117 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ JV team

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) turned in a second straight pitiful performance on Saturday, dropping a 127-117 decision to the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7) at Rocket Arena.Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 34 points on seven made 3-pointers, but no one rode shotgun with him as the Mavericks gave away a winnable game with a putrid second quarter.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 14

Mavericks vs. Cavaliers Recap: Dallas struggles on the road, falls 127-117 to star-less Cavaliers

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7), 127-117 in a Saturday night matchup on the road. The matchup followed Dallas’ 133-94 beatdown loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 14

3 Overreactions as Mavericks Suffer Embarrassing Loss to Short-Handed Cavaliers

The Dallas Mavericks were looking to make up for their biggest loss of the season after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 39 points on Thursday. It looked like they would get a great chance to do against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, as the Cavs sat their entire starting five.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Kyrie Irving earns warm welcome before Mavericks-Cavs clash

Kyrie Irving returned to Cleveland on Saturday as the Cavaliers hosted the Dallas Mavericks. The Cavs were significantly shorthanded as they were without James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the rest of their usual starting lineup for the visit of Irving and the Mavs.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14

NBA Fans Are Pissed As Cavaliers Coach Explains Decision To Sit Starters vs. Dallas Mavericks

At 6-7 this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hardly in a good spot in the Eastern Conference. Fresh off their run to the Eastern Conference Finals, we expected the Cavs to be better than this, but one thing after another just keeps getting in the way.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / November 14

Kyrie Irving draws rivals’ attention, Mavericks have no plans to move him

Plenty of teams would like a chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks have given them little reason to expect one. Neither Irving nor Dallas has shown a desire to split, and a deal before February’s deadline is not currently expected, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 14

MMB Lounge: Our surprising Dallas Mavericks

I was alerted to the need for a new Lounge post the other day, but then promptly forgot. Apologies! Here is the old one if you need to refer back to a previous discussion point.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 14

Cavs sit four starters against Mavericks after disrupted trip home

The Cavs played Saturday’s game against the Mavericks as scheduled. They just entered it without their entire usual starting lineup. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson were ruled out after travel problems kept the team in Miami overnight following Friday’s loss to the Heat.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Cooper Flagg’s Net Worth: Mavericks Star’s NBA Salary, Endorsements, and Family

Life is looking good for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, who has the rebuilding Mavs on a promising path. The pressure has been on the former five-star recruit long before he arrived in the NBA at 18 years old, and he’s followed through in every sense of the word since debuting in October 2025.

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Mavericks Rule Out Max Christie vs. Cavaliers; Dusty May Backs His Impact

CLEVELAND — The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Max Christie with a left ankle sprain for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Christie sprained the ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dusty May Challenges Mavericks To Help Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Against Pressure

CLEVELAND — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Saturday that his team needs to handle runs better than it did in Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves when it faces the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Move Warriors Tip-Off Up 90 Minutes on Nellie Night

DALLAS — Tip-off for the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Nov. 18, has moved to 7 p.m. CT, the team announced Saturday.

Max Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Is Max Christie playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Cavs injury report

The Dallas Mavericks could be without guard Max Christie for Saturday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to bounce back from their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Visit Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Mavericks are 7-5. Dallas lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 133-94 on Thursday, Nov.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

2 Mavericks Weaknesses That the Timberwolves Exploited

The Dallas Mavericks lost an ugly one to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, 133-94. It started fine. The Timberwolves took a 10-point lead early in the second quarter, the Mavericks cut it to one, and then it was an onslaught from there.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Best and Worst Coaches in Dallas Mavericks History, Ranked

The Dallas Mavericks have built a legacy of international scouting and savvy drafting, becoming the soul of Dallas sports since their inception in 1980.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / November 9