CLEVELAND -- LeBron James pulled down a full-court pass from Kevin Love, threw down a dunk and gave the touchdown signal on his way up the court.Times are good for the defending NBA champions.Love scored 27 points, Kyrie Irving added 25 and the Cleveland Cavaliers led by as many as 45 points in a 128-90 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Love hit seven 3-pointers while Irving, who made his first 10 shots, scored 19 points in the first quarter. Irvings big quarter came two nights after Love scored an NBA-record 34 in the first against Portland.James, playing in his 1,000th regular-season game, had 19 points and 11 assists. The games signature moment came when Love found James streaking down the right side of the court for the play that thrilled the crowd.Ive been in that position quite a lot, said James, who played wide receiver in high school. Kevs been doing those outlet passes. Its up to him. Hes the quarterback. Im just the receiver.The highlight-reel play came the day before the entire Cavaliers team will attend the college football game between Ohio State and Michigan.The Cavs faced little resistance from the team with the leagues worst record. Dallas scored the games first basket before the Cavaliers turned the game into a rout. Cleveland led 36-16 after one quarter and was ahead 68-28 late in the second.It was a horrible performance by us and a great performance by them, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. We simply must be better and compete better. Its very disappointing.Cleveland led 110-65 early in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers made 20 of 43 3-point attempts and have made at least 10 3-pointers in every game this season.Guys are really starting to come along, coach Tyronn Lue said. When we shoot the ball like this were hard to beat.Cleveland scored 137 points Wednesday, hitting a team-record 21 3-pointers. Love has made 15 of 21 3-point attempts in the last two games.Im shooting the shots that are there, not hesitating and catching a rhythm, he said. Its been there the last two games and all season long.Dirk Nowitzki, who appeared in only his fifth game of the season because of an injured right Achilles, scored 15 points for Dallas. The Mavericks (2-13) have lost eight straight.Mavericks guard Deron Williams (strained left calf) returned after missing the last four games. He scored four points in 15 minutes and didnt play in the second half.Cavaliers forward Channing Frye has been excused from the team following the death of his father, Thomas, on Thanksgiving. Fryes mother, Karen Mulzac-Frye, passed away last month following a battle with cancer.TIP-INSMavericks: The game marked only the third time this season Dallas has started its projected lineup. ... G Seth Curry was booed when he entered the game in the first quarter. Currys brother, Stephen, has been booed frequently during the NBA Finals when Cleveland played Golden State the last two seasons.Cavaliers: James became the 11th active player to appear in 1,000 games, with 706 coming with Cleveland. ... Love fell on top of a fan chasing a loose ball in the third quarter. He slapped hands with the fan during the next stoppage of play.TOUGH STRETCHNot only have the Mavericks been riddled by injuries, their recent schedule has added to the problems. Dallas played San Antonio (13-3) on Sunday and the Los Angeles Clippers (14-3) on Tuesday before losing to the Cavaliers (12-2). After playing New Orleans on Sunday, the Mavericks meet the Spurs again on Wednesday.UP NEXTMavericks: Host New Orleans on Sunday. Dallas is 22-3 all-time against the Pelicans at home, but lost their last meeting by a 105-98 score on Jan. 2.Cavaliers: Travel to Philadelphia for the second time this season Sunday. Cleveland edged the 76ers 102-101 in Philly on Nov. 5. 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Ryan Harris and Brad Haddin will join Australias coaching staff for the Chappell-Hadlee Series in New Zealand early next year, with batting coach Graeme Hick and bowling coach David Saker instead flying to India ahead of time to prepare for Australias four-Test tour.Australia play three ODIs in New Zealand from January 30 to February 5, and the first Test against India begins in Pune on February 23. Head coach Darren Lehmann will be with the one-day squad in New Zealand but Hick and Saker will be part of an advance party to India with their focus on the longer form of the game.Harris, who retired on the eve of the 2015 Ashes series, will serve as bowling coach, having previously performed that function during this years one-day tour of South Africa. Haddin, whose official retirement was announced in September last year, will serve as a fielding mentor during the New Zealand trip, having also coached during this winters Australia A series.Its a fantastic oopportunity for us to have ex-players of the calibre of Brad and Ryan on board for this tour and continue their involvement in Australian cricket, Lehmann said.dddddddddddd Both these guys have worked hard on their coaching since leaving the game and thoroughly deserve their opportunityHaddin said: It is going to be great to be back in Australian colours again, albeit as part of the coaching group . I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Australia A in Townsville recently and am grateful that coaching has given me the opportunity to remain involved in cricket.Harris said: South Africa was a great learning experience for me and it was fantastic to be back with the team again. Coaching is something I really enjoy and to be able to continue to be involved with the Australian team is something I cant wait to be a part of again. ' ' '