The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Dallas Mavericks on March 13, 2026, at American Airlines Center. Cleveland enters the game as a playoff contender, while Dallas is trying to recover from a difficult season.Both teams are dealing with several injuries and roster changes. The matchup also features notable players on each side, including James Harden for Cleveland and Anthony Davis for Dallas.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks injury report (March 13, 2026)
Cleveland Cavaliers injury report
Cleveland Cavaliers will be without several players. Jarrett Allen is out with right knee tendonitis. Max Strus remains sidelined after left foot surgery for a Jones fracture. Tyrese Proctor is also unavailable because of a right quadriceps strain.Sam Merrill is listed as a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. James Harden and Keon Ellis are expected to play despite recent thumb and finger issues.
Dallas Mavericks injury report
Dallas Mavericks has its own injury concerns. Kyrie Irving is out for the season with a knee injury. Dereck Lively II is also out for the season because of a foot injury. Their absence has reduced the team’s depth in the backcourt and at center.Several Mavericks players are listed as game-time decisions. Klay Thompson may sit out for rest. Daniel Gafford is dealing with an ankle injury. Moussa Cisse has a neck issue. P.J. Washington is managing an ankle problem. Naji Marshall has a foot injury, while Caleb Martin is listed with a finger issue.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks rosters after 2025-26 season changes
Cleveland’s roster looks different after moves during the season. James Harden now starts at point guard alongside Donovan Mitchell. Evan Mobley continues to anchor the frontcourt.The rest of the Cavaliers rotation includes Dennis Schröder, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Thomas Bryant, Larry Nance Jr., Craig Porter Jr., Sam Merrill, Keon Ellis, and Nae’Qwan Tomlin. After the February trade, players who were moved, including Darius Garland, are no longer part of the active roster.The Mavericks roster includes Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell before his trade, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin, Jaden Hardy, Brandon Williams, Dwight Powell, Ryan Nembhard, Daniel Gafford, Moussa Cisse, and Miles Kelly. The team also added AJ Johnson through recent transactions.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks all-time series
Cleveland leads the regular-season series against Dallas with 47 wins to 40 over 87 games.The Cavaliers have won the last four meetings over the past three seasons. Some of those games were close, including a 99-98 win for Cleveland. Dallas recently ended its losing run against the Cavaliers, but Cleveland still holds the overall advantage.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Team statistics before the game
| Stat (PPG) | Cleveland Cavaliers | Dallas Mavericks |
| Points | 118.8 | 113.1 |
| Points Allowed | 114.8 | 117.7 |
| Rebounds | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Assists | 28.2 | 24.9 |
| Steals | 8.7 | 7.3 |
| Blocks | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 47% | 47% |
Cleveland averages 118.8 points per game and moves the ball well, with 28.2 assists per game. Much of that comes from Harden’s playmaking.Dallas averages 113.1 points per game. Anthony Davis has been central to their production with 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Standings before the March 13 matchup
Cleveland enters the game with a 40-26 record and sits fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers have gone 5-5 in their last ten games and remain close to Detroit in the standings.Also read: Is Cooper Flagg playing tonight vs the Cleveland Cavaliers? Latest update on the Dallas Mavericks star’s injury report (March 13, 2026)Dallas holds a 22-44 record and sits 12th in the Western Conference. The Mavericks recently beat Memphis after losing eight straight games.
