Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 11, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers, 14 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Dallas Mavericks | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Kyrie Irving 31.4 mpg · 22.9 pts  | PG |  James Harden 32.6 mpg · 15.3 pts |
Caleb Martin 15.0 mpg · 3.6 pts  | SG |  Donovan Mitchell 32.5 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Cooper Flagg 34.1 mpg · 25.9 pts  | SF |  Peyton Watson 28.5 mpg · 11.4 pts |
P.J. Washington 34.0 mpg · 14.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 31.7 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Daniel Gafford 17.3 mpg · 9.6 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 19.9 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 14 November 2026, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to start P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Mavericks vs Cavaliers?
For 14 November 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.