In the past, Dallas has thrived with at least three playmakers. Can Grimes step up next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving?

Dallas Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Dallas. The Cavaliers won 134-122.(Julio Cortez / AP ...

Jan 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks lost 134-122 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, suffering their fourth straight loss. The game never felt as close as the final score might indicate, all thanks to one key Maverick.

The Dallas Mavericks returned home to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a one-game tilt at the American Airlines Center on Friday. The Mavericks entered the game with three straight losses, while the Cavaliers — the best team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference — had an eight-game win streak.

Darius Garland scored 25 points and Jarrett Allen posted a double-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their 10th straight game with a 115-105 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

Caris LeVert scored 17 off the bench for Cleveland. Quentin Grimes scored 26 points ... all in the first half. The Cavaliers used a 20-point run to go from a 21-17 deficit late in the first ...

The Dallas Mavericks lost 134-122 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in ... if it wasn't for a phenomenal stretch from Quentin Grimes to end the third and start the fourth.

Caris LeVert scored 17 off the bench for Cleveland. Quentin Grimes scored 26 points ... all in the first half. Cavaliers: Six players have averaged double figures in scoring this season.