Doncic-less Mavs era begins with heavy defeat at Cavs

The Mavs' 'defense wins championships' reasoning for Doncic departure went up in smoke after a Cavs demolition

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00:0012-7 is the early Cavalier lead. Here's Garland again. Does he have a third?

00:09He also altered that did-witty effort as Garland down the lane. He'll float it up and in.

00:15What a move by Donovan Mitchell. He turned Marshall inside out.

00:22Mitchell for three. Got out there the long rebound. Comes to Darius Garland.

00:34Garland on the hop. Oh and a pass to Tyson who gets fouled. He puts it up and in.

00:38And Jalen Tyson has a chance for the three-point play. Garland works right

00:44around did-witty. He'll jam on the brakes. Give it to Mitchell. Mitchell for three.

00:48It took a while to get back to his feet. Allen the other way as the Cavs are waiting for Donovan.

00:54Merrill cans another three. Merrill for the record. Got it. Sam Merrill and the

01:04Cleveland Cavaliers have just set a franchise record.