Evan Mobley Leads Cavaliers to Ninth Straight Double-Digit Victory

The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 134-122, extending their record to 30-4 and maintaining dominance against Western Conference teams.

• Evan Mobley scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, showcasing offensive dominance one day after being named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month.
• The Cavaliers have now won nine consecutive games, all by double digits, and are 10-0 against Western Conference opponents this season.
• Dallas played without All-Star guards Luka Doncic (calf injury) and Kyrie Irving (illness), contributing to their fourth straight loss, tying their season-long losing streak.
• Cleveland capitalized on turnovers, outscoring Dallas 18-0 in first-half turnover points and matching a season low with only seven total turnovers in the game.
• Quentin Grimes led the Mavericks with 26 points, including 20 in the third quarter, while Cleveland’s balanced offense saw seven players score in double figures.

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