March 15, 2026Updated 11:03 am EDT
The Cleveland Cavaliers (41-26) take the court against the Dallas Mavericks (22-45) on March 15, 2026.
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Injury reportsCavaliers
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Ankle),
Craig Porter Jr.: Out (Groin),
Max Strus: Probable (Foot),
Sam Merrill: Out (Hamstring),
Tyrese Proctor: Out (Quadricep),
Jarrett Allen: Out (Knee)
Mavericks
Caleb Martin: Probable (Finger),
Daniel Gafford: Day-To-Day (Rest),
P.J. Washington: Questionable (Ankle),
Klay Thompson: Probable (Rest),
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee)
Stats to know
The Cavaliers record 119.1 points per game (just 1.1 more points than the 118.0 the Mavericks allow).
The Mavericks put up an average of 112.9 points per game. That’s only 1.7 fewer points than the 114.6 the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
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Mar 15, 2026
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