Cooper Flagg Passes Kobe Bryant in NBA History With Rare Stat in Mavs' Loss vs. Cavs
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is officially the second-highest scoring teenager in NBA history.
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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is officially the second-highest scoring teenager in NBA history.
Cleveland scored 23 points on 19 isolation possessions, according to Synergy, and shot 53.3% in a 127-117 win over Dallas.
It's time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to give Tyrese Proctor some minutes over James Harden.
Cleveland rested Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen on the second night of a back-to-back and still won 127-117.
May said Dallas did not match Cleveland’s desire to compete, Irving said his coach was right, and Martin said the Mavericks came out flat.
Synergy data shows how Cleveland’s guards beat Dallas one on one, how the second quarter got away, and why Cooper Flagg needs easier looks.
Cleveland closed the first half on a 28-9 run without Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen, and Tyrese Proctor finished with a triple-double.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, averaging 28.5 points for the Miami Heat, has sparked criticism despite a recent surge in mid‑range efficiency—58.3% overall and 53.7% from mid‑range. When former Cavs champion Iman Shumpert mocked his shooting, trainer Drew Hanlen countered on X, highlighting Giannis’s 58.3% field‑goal rate versus Shumpert’s 39.1% career average. The Greek Freak has boosted his 3‑10‑foot shooting from 42.7% to 65.2% and his 16‑foot accuracy to 57.1%, helping the Heat climb to a 7‑6 record after an early 0‑4 start. Hanlen’s defense underscores Giannis’s work ethic and growing perimeter threat.
A nationwide FAA ground stop forced the Cleveland Cavaliers into a grueling travel scramble before their back‑to‑back game at Dallas. Guard Donovan Mitchell, frustrated by a three‑hour flight and limited rest, suggested the matchup be canceled, prompting former champion Kendrick Perkins to brand him “soft as hell.” The Cavs rested Mitchell (left knee bruise) and other starters, but bench players sparked a 33‑point first‑quarter tie and helped Cleveland beat the Mavericks 127‑117. Kyrie Irving returned with 34 points, while Tyrese Proctor posted a 24‑point triple‑double.
The Dallas Mavericks fall 127-117 to the Cleveland Cavaliers after a disastrous second quarter, despite Kyrie Irving's 34-point outburst. Caleb Martin sparks the Mavs with nine first‑quarter points, but the team drowns in a 38‑20 run as Cleveland, despite four injured starters, shoots 56% and builds a 71‑53 halftime lead. Irving tries to rally Dallas in the third, scoring 17 points and hitting four of eight 3‑pointers, yet role players contribute only four points. The loss drops Dallas to 7‑6, while the Cavs improve to 7‑7 amid travel‑related injury woes.
The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) fall 127-117 on the road to a shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7) on Nov. 14, 2026. Kyrie Irving scores 34 points (28 in the second half) but Dallas struggles offensively, shooting just 39‑of‑94 and failing to defend early threes. Cooper Flagg goes 6‑of‑19 for 18 points, while the Cavs spark a triple‑double from Tyrese Proctor (24‑11‑10). Missing several key players, both squads battle a nationwide FAA grounding fallout, but the Mavericks can’t rally past a 20‑point deficit.
The Cleveland Cavaliers upset the Dallas Mavericks 127-117 on Nov. 14, 2026, despite a depleted roster. Tyrese Proctor records a career‑high triple‑double (24 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast) leading a young line‑up that also features Meleek Thomas, Jaylon Tyson, Mario Hezonja (22 pts) and Thomas Bryant (19 pts). With stars Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen out, the reserves built an 18‑point halftime lead and held on for the win. Kyrie Irving adds 34 points for the Mavericks, and rookie Norchad Omier contributes 13 and eight rebounds for Cleveland. The Cavs next host the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
Kyrie Irving returns to Cleveland for a Mavericks‑Cavaliers showdown, receiving a rousing ovation from the home crowd. The Cavs, shorthanded without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, field a makeshift lineup that still manages double‑digit scoring. Irving, coming off a season‑low 10‑point loss to Minnesota, erupts for 20 points in the third quarter, but the Mavericks trail 107‑91 entering the fourth. Rookie Meleek Thomas and forward Tyrese Proctor spark Cleveland, with Proctor posting a near triple‑double (24‑11‑8). The game highlights Irving’s playoff heroics from the 2016 title run while testing his comeback against a depleted Cavs squad.
Saturday’s NFL roster moves see a flurry of practice‑squad elevations and IR placements. The Bills waive DB Te’Cory Couch, promote QB Shane Buechele and activate DB Jordan Hancock. The Browns add TE Carsen Ryan, elevate TE Zaire Mitchell‑Paden and put RB Michael Burton on IR. The Chiefs lift RB Nate Carter and WR Jacob De Jesus, while the Cowboys waive LB Tyrus Wheat, elevate RB Israel Abanikanda and DB Derion Kendrick, and activate DE Jonathan Bullard. Notable activations include RB Travis Etienne (Saints) and RB Reggie Gilliam (Patriots), plus multiple IR moves across the league.
Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward used a Rich Eisen Show appearance to push for two NFL rule changes after Week 9 drama. He argues that once a trade is agreed, teams should be barred from backing out, citing the aborted Arnold Ebiketie swap between the Eagles and Bengals and other recent canceled deals. Heyward also wants overtime to eliminate ties, proposing that teams either attempt a two‑point conversion or continue playing, referencing the Browns’ 23‑22 loss to the Saints and the lone tie of the season (Giants‑Commanders). His proposals aim to increase accountability and excitement in the league.
During a Mavericks‑Cavaliers game at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena on Nov. 14, 2026, the crowd honored Kyrie Irving by replaying his iconic step‑back three that clinched the 2016 NBA Finals Game 7. The video board tribute sparked a standing ovation as Irving thanked fans before the first quarter. The article recalls the 93‑89 victory over Golden State, Irving’s 26 points and 6 rebounds, and his later trade to Boston. Irving reflected on the shot’s significance in a pre‑game NBA.com interview, emphasizing his youth and fearlessness that launched a Hall‑of‑Fame‑caliber career.
The Cavaliers faced the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday with four starters missing after a travel hiccup forced the team to stay overnight in Miami. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and rookie Peyton Watson were ruled out, joining Evan Mobley (toe sprain), Sam Merrill (elbow) and Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back). The squad flew home just hours before tipoff, leaving Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor to shoulder extra duties—Proctor poured in 22 points off the bench, Tyson added 16. Cleveland entered the game at 6‑7 following a 133‑121 loss to Miami, making a .500 bounce unlikely.
After the Heat’s 133-121 win over Cleveland, point guard Davion Mitchell dazzles with 22 points, a career‑tying 17 assists and just one turnover. Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, each with 37 points, praise Mitchell’s leap, with Adebayo urging the league to name him the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Mitchell now averages 16.9 points, 9.2 assists and shoots 49.7% from the field, 40.6% from three, placing him among the top MIP odds on FanDuel. Coach Erik Spoelstra notes his improved stamina and unselfish play as key to Miami’s rise.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell admitted that he would have preferred the NBA to cancel Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks following significant travel disruptions. The post Donovan Mitchell wanted Mavericks game canceled appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell expressed frustration with the team's demanding schedule after nationwide flight disruptions complicated its return from Miami ahead of Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The post Donovan Mitchell criticizes Cavaliers’ difficult travel schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers' starting lineup won't be available heading into a matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Max Christie is out against Cleveland with a left ankle sprain. Dusty May discusses his value, while Caleb Martin and Morez Johnson Jr. are available.
The Dallas Mavericks (7-5) open a back‑to‑back on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers (6-7) on Friday at 6:30 pm CST in Cleveland. Dallas comes off a loss to Minnesota, while the Cavs, delayed by FAA issues, lost to Miami and are missing a third of their roster—Jarrett Allen, James Harden, Sam Merrill, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson (all listed as injury‑management) plus Evan Mobley with turf toe. The Mavericks have more good news: Morez Johnson Jr. and Caleb Martin are cleared, but Max Christie sits out with an ankle sprain and Tarik Biberovic and Sergio De Larrea remain unavailable. The preview suggests Dallas can dominate but shouldn’t underestimate a depleted Cavs squad.
Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson revealed that Colorado head coach Deion Sanders contacted him regarding comments made about his son, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders.