The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-120 on Sunday, bouncing back from a 33-point loss in their match-up two days ago.
Dallas was routed 138-105 on Friday night and pulled away in the second half to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cavaliers.
P.J. Washington had 20 points and 11 boards, leading the team to just its second win in 11 games.
It was the 12th time this season Flagg has scored at least 27 points, having 10 of 17 from the field, and also had 10 assists and six rebounds in 33 minutes.
On the other hand, Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points and Max Strus added 24 points in his season debut.
Meanwhile, Strus suffered a Jones fracture and missed the first 67 games due to a broken left foot.
Cleveland committed 16 turnovers, which resulted in 25 Mavericks’ points.
There were 11 lead changes and seven ties in the first half before Dallas emerged with a 60-59 advantage at halftime.
Dallas scored the first seven points of the third quarter and extended their lead to 78-67 on a 3-pointer by Ryan Nembhard with 7:20 remaining.
The Cavaliers got within seven before the Mavericks countered with a 10-2 run late in the quarter.
Up next: the Mavericks visit New Orleans on Monday, while the Cavaliers visit Milwaukee on Tuesday.
