The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Dallas Mavericks, 113-110, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

While Cleveland led for only three minutes in this game, they escaped with a win. Dallas led 105-96 with six minutes remaining, but Cleveland responded with a 15-0 run to take command of this game. They finished their win on a 17-4 run, riding a 31-20 fourth quarter to their victory. That run snatched their first lead since it was 7-6 early in the first quarter. The Cavaliers shot 40 percent from three-point range (17-of-43), while the Mavericks shot 27 percent from long range (10-of-37). Cleveland also out-rebounded Dallas, 67-45, while out-assisting them, 33-21.

The Cavaliers (18-13) were led by Jarrett Allen, accruing 24 points, 23 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Caris LeVert led the bench with 29 points, two rebounds and seven assists. Isaac Okoro amassed 22 points and three rebounds, while Craig Porter Jr provided nine points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Max Strus had eight points, five rebounds and six assists, while Georges Niang generated 16 points, two rebounds and three assists.

The Mavericks (18-13) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 39 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Tim Hardaway Jr had 14 points and four boards. Seth Curry led the bench with 19 points, four rebounds and two steals. Dante Exum tallied 13 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Derrick Jones Jr accumulated 12 points, five rebounds and three blocks.

Dallas has to play again on Thursday, traveling to play the Minnesota Timberwolves. As for Cleveland, they return to action on Thursday in a home matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks.