Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Dallas Mavericks 134-122

The Kansas City Mavericks suffered a 5-2 defeat against the Allen Americans despite outshooting them 48-13, with Brayden Watts leading Allen with a hat trick. The Mavericks managed to score twice in the third period, highlighting their resilience, but ultimately could not overcome the early deficit. In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-122, extending their losing streak to four games, as they played without stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Evan Mobley shone for the Cavaliers, scoring 34 points and contributing on both ends of the court, while Quentin Grimes led Dallas with 26 points. The Mavericks' performance showed grit, but they struggled to keep pace with the Cavs, who secured their ninth consecutive victory. Both Mavericks teams face challenges moving forward, with the hockey team heading on the road and the basketball team dealing with injuries and illness.