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Cavaliers set a franchise record in a dominant win over Mavericks following the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a stunning performance against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring a franchise-record 91 points in the first half and 50 points in the first quarter, ultimately winning 144-101. Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 22 points, while Darius Garland contributed 17 points and 10 assists. This victory came on the heels of a significant trade that saw superstar Luka Doncic move to the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Mavericks, who were already missing key players Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively II, struggled to keep pace with the Cavaliers. The trade reshaped the team dynamics, as the Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers` 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. The Utah Jazz also participated in the deal, acquiring Jalen Hood-Schifino and draft picks.

In other matchups, the Detroit Pistons edged out the Chicago Bulls 127-119, with Cade Cunningham scoring 22 points and dishing out 15 assists. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 115-108, while the Memphis Grizzlies triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks 132-119. The Denver Nuggets secured a close 107-104 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

As of now, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA standings with a 38-9 record, closely followed by the Cavaliers at 40-9. The Boston Celtics sit third with a 35-15 record. Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets continues to impress, ranking second on the Kia MVP Ladder with an NBA-best 22 triple-doubles, while LeBron James of the Lakers follows with 10 triple-doubles this season.

For more details on the Cavaliers` record-setting game, check out this Cavaliers` victory. For insights on the trade involving Doncic, visit this trade analysis.

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