P.J. Washington had 20 points (10 in the paint), 11 rebounds and 5 steals, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-120.
The Mavericks took control with a 23-9 run bridging the third and fourth quarters and led by as many as 21.
Cooper Flagg had 27 points (12 in the fourth quarter) and 10 assists, and Naji Marshall added 25 points and 7 assists on 8 for 12 shooting. The Mavericks had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell had 26 points and 11 assists, and Max Strus added 24 points and 8 rebounds on 7 for 9 shooting off the bench.
The Mavericks went 23 for 27 at the line to the Cavaliers’ 14 for 21 and outscored them 25-9 off turnovers.