Dallas Mavericks vs the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball

Tuesday

Apr092013

The Mavericks beat the Cavaliers 96-86 at the American Airlines Center, Friday March 15, 2013. The Mavericks' Chris Wirght, the first player with multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA, was put in the game with a couple of minutes left to play. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract.

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright warms-up before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' Chris Wright signs autographs for fans before the start of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Wright is the first player multiple sclerosis to play in the NBA. The Mavericks have signed him to a 10-day contract. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo (32) attempts a pass as the Cleveland Cavaliers defend during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Darren Collison (4) attempts to steal the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Luke Walton (4) during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' guard Chris Wright (8) attempts a layup as Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Vince Carter (25) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) attempts a layup as Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) and center Tyler Zeller (40) defend during the first half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) dives after a loose ball during the first half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo (32) and Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) battle for control of the ball during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks center Brandan Wright (34) attempts a shot as Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Alonzo Gee (33) defends during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks center Brandan Wright (34) dunks the ball during the second half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks point guard Rodrigue Beaubois (3) scores on a layup during the second half of a basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade

Dallas Mavericks' guard Chris Wright (8) looks for space against the Cleveland Cavaliers defense during the second half of a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, March 15, 2013. Dallas won 96-86. Special/Brandon Wade