Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 13, 2026

Cleveland's defense has been a strength lately, allowing 111.7 points per game over its last 10, while Dallas has struggled to contain opponents, surrendering 117.8 per night in that same span. On the road against a team giving up that kind of scoring, the Cavaliers exploited the mismatch thoroughly, crushing the Mavericks 138–105 for a combined 243 points that cleared the market total of 231.5 by 11.5 points and sailed past the adjusted close of 236.5.

The game's decisive period came in the third quarter, when Cleveland and Dallas combined for 74 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—pushing the second half to 126 combined points and stretching Cleveland's advantage. Evan Mobley led the offensive charge with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Donovan Mitchell chipped in 24 points and 8 assists. Dallas answered through Cooper Flagg, who posted 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, but his effort couldn't stem the tide. James Harden supplied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists off the bench for Cleveland, while Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams combined for 29 points in a losing effort. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed, as the Cavaliers' defensive intensity and third-quarter surge made the number an easy beat.