Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 15, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 15 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Dallas Mavericks | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Max Christie 29.4 mpg · 5.5 pts  | PG |  James Harden 32.9 mpg · 15.3 pts |
Naji Marshall 29.3 mpg · 11.1 pts  | SG |  Donovan Mitchell 33.4 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Cooper Flagg 33.7 mpg · 25.9 pts  | SF |  Jaylon Tyson 27.3 mpg · 7.8 pts |
P.J. Washington 30.7 mpg · 14.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 32.3 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Daniel Gafford 21.6 mpg · 9.6 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 27.6 mpg · 13.1 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?
For 15 March 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Mavericks vs Cavaliers?
For 15 March 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out), and the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.