Dallas Mavericks 130, Cleveland Cavaliers 120
NBA · 2026-03-15 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 130–120 on 2026-03-15 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:27 swung win probability 61% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 35 | 25 | 40 | 30 | 130 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 31 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:27 swung win probability 61% → 24%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 27-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 5:27 (win probability 61% → 24% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 11–0 | Q1 5:27 | 61% → 24% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q4 8:32 | 1% → 0% |