Reeling from Luka Dončić trade and short-handed with injuries, Mavericks lose by 43 to Cavaliers
Cleveland shot 59% on 3-pointers (26-for-44), led by nine from Sam Merrill, who scored a game-high 27 points. With virtually no frontcourt opposition, Evan Mobley tallied 22 points with 11 rebounds and four blocks. Darius Garland finished with 17 points and 10 assists. Eight Cavaliers scored in double figures.