Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 13, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at Dallas Mavericks, 13 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Cleveland Cavaliers | Position | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
James Harden 33.3 mpg · 15.3 pts  | PG |  Max Christie 29.5 mpg · 5.5 pts |
Donovan Mitchell 33.5 mpg · 22.8 pts  | SG |  Naji Marshall 29.4 mpg · 11.1 pts |
Jaylon Tyson 27.4 mpg · 7.8 pts  | SF |  Cooper Flagg 33.7 mpg · 25.9 pts |
Evan Mobley 32.5 mpg · 17.5 pts  | PF |  P.J. Washington 30.7 mpg · 14.6 pts |
Jarrett Allen 27.6 mpg · 13.1 pts  | C |  Daniel Gafford 21.6 mpg · 9.6 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?
For 13 March 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Cavaliers vs Mavericks?
For 13 March 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out), and the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.