Knight's thrilling reversal!Doncic fought alone in a Mavericks loss In an exciting game, the Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-113. Before the game, everyone thought the Mavericks would win comfortably, as the Cavaliers were almost short of half of the team's main players in this game. However, the Cavaliers' Okoro and Allen stepped up to the plate and led the team to an incredible comeback.
In this game, young superstar Luka Doncic once again showed his excellent individual ability, but his efforts could not save the Mavericks' loss in the end. Let's take a look back at the best moments from the game. At the beginning of the first quarter, the Cavaliers showed amazing energy, and Porter and Okoro scored five points in a row, creating a lot of pressure on the Mavericks. However, Doncic stepped up and scored 20 points to help the Mavericks end the first quarter with a 39-27 lead.
In the second quarter of the game, Hardaway and Curry Jr. hit 3 points in a row, and Powell hit 2+1 inside, helping the Mavericks expand the difference to 20 points. However, at critical moments, the Cavaliers' Niang, Allen, Okoro and Wade stepped up to help the team chase the difference to seven points at one point. Luckily, Doncic stepped up again, and at halftime, the Mavericks led 69-54.
In the second half of the game, the Cavaliers launched a Jedi counterattack, they put LeVert on the starting line to increase the firepower, he and Strus scored three points in a row, and Okoro also played 2+1 to help the team continue to narrow the difference. In the fourth quarter, LeVert and Allen scored 12 points in a row, and the Cavaliers took a 107-105 lead in the final two minutesAlthough Doncic stepped up in key moments, he was ultimately unable to salvage the game. At the end of the game, Doncic scored 39 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals, showing his excellent individual ability.
Although Doncic played well in the game, the Mavericks ultimately lost. It also made people realise that the team can't rely too much on one person and needs to better share the attacking pressure. In comparison, the Cavaliers' Okoro scored 22 points, while Allen and LeVert were the deserved duo, Allen had 24 points and 23 rebounds, including nine frontcourt rebounds that made it difficult for the Mavericks, while LeVert contributed 29 points and seven assists.
In future games, we expect the Mavericks to share the pressure better and stop relying too much on Doncic alone. And for the Cavaliers, this thrilling comeback victory will undoubtedly bring more confidence and motivation to the team. Regardless of the outcome, this game made for a great basketball feast for the fans. Two players for the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers have been solid this season, finishing in the top eight in the East. LeVert and Allen each play an important role in the team.
They both played for the Nets, and now they're shining with the Cavaliers. The Rockets, meanwhile, missed out on opportunities for both players. Now, although they have performed well since the introduction of Udoka, the overall performance of the team is not satisfactory. Perhaps, if the Rockets hadn't given up Allen and LeVert back then, the situation might have been different. Their addition could make the team's overall performance even better. And now, the selling price of these two players is also rising, and the Rockets have missed such an opportunity.