Lost amidst the whirlwind of noise surrounding the Dallas Mavericks' blockbuster trade to send Luka Doncic to Los Angeles? There was still a game to be played on Sunday.
Less than 24 hours after the ground-shaking transaction that sent the face of the franchise to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, the Mavs suited up for a Sunday matinee contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dallas was already set to be shorthanded, with starters Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford all out with injury. The trade couldn't provide reinforcements with incomers Davis and Max Christie still needing to onboard.
