Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 25, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers, 25 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Miami Heat | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Davion Mitchell 28.3 mpg · 16.5 pts  | PG |  James Harden 33.9 mpg · 15.3 pts |
Pelle Larsson 25.7 mpg · 11.4 pts  | SG |  Donovan Mitchell 33.6 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Andrew Wiggins 30.8 mpg · 8.7 pts  | SF |  Jaylon Tyson 27.0 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Simone Fontecchio 17.2 mpg · 1.2 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 32.4 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Bam Adebayo 32.1 mpg · 17.8 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 Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?
For 25 March 2026, the Miami Heat are expected to start Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Simone Fontecchio. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Evan Mobley, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson and Jarrett Allen. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Heat vs Cavaliers?
For 25 March 2026, the Miami Heat have nobody ruled 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. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.