James Harden Contributes 17 Points in Cavaliers' Rout of Mavericks

James Harden finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in Friday's 138-105 win over the Mavericks. Harden has been a consistent offensive threat for Cleveland, scoring 20-plus points in five of his last seven games prior to this outing. As a key facilitator and scorer, he remains central to the Cavaliers' strategy as they prepare for the second leg of their home-and-home series against Dallas on Sunday.