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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat 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: Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat, 13 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Projected minutes
Projected starting fives, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat
Cleveland CavaliersPositionMiami Heat
James Harden
32.6 mpg · 15.3 pts
James Harden
PG
Davion Mitchell
Davion Mitchell
36.1 mpg · 16.5 pts
Donovan Mitchell
32.5 mpg · 22.8 pts
Donovan Mitchell
SG
Pelle Larsson
Pelle Larsson
30.1 mpg · 11.4 pts
Peyton Watson
28.5 mpg · 11.4 pts
Peyton Watson
SF
Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson
25.6 mpg · 14.4 pts
Evan Mobley
31.7 mpg · 17.5 pts
Evan Mobley
PF
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
32.9 mpg · 27.7 pts
Jarrett Allen
19.9 mpg · 13.1 pts
Jarrett Allen
C
Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo
33.4 mpg · 17.8 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

Projected minutes
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
2nd
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell
22.8p · 4.8r · 5.5a
Min
33
3rd
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
4th
Meleek ThomasMeleek Thomas
13.0p · 2.6r · 1.3a
Min
18
5th
Tyrese ProctorTyrese Proctor
6.0p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
13
6th
Craig PorterCraig Porter
1.6p · 1.7r · 1.3a
Min
9
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell
22.8p · 4.8r · 5.5a
Min
33
2nd
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
3rd
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
4th
Jaylon TysonJaylon Tyson
7.8p · 3.6r · 2.8a
Min
23
5th
Meleek ThomasMeleek Thomas
13.0p · 2.6r · 1.3a
Min
18
6th
Tyrese ProctorTyrese Proctor
6.0p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
13
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
2nd
Jaylon TysonJaylon Tyson
7.8p · 3.6r · 2.8a
Min
23
3rd
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
4th
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
5th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
6th
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Evan MobleyEvan Mobley
17.5p · 7.5r · 3.6a
Min
32
2nd
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
3rd
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
4th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
5th
Jaylon TysonJaylon Tyson
7.8p · 3.6r · 2.8a
Min
23
6th
Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen
13.1p · 7.7r · 1.2a
Min
20
C
Center
Starter
Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen
13.1p · 7.7r · 1.2a
Min
20
2nd
Evan MobleyEvan Mobley
17.5p · 7.5r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Thomas BryantThomas Bryant
8.7p · 2.2r · 0.2a
Min
11
4th
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
5th
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
6th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat starting lineups?

For 13 November 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen. The Miami Heat are expected to start Davion Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and Pelle Larsson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Cavaliers vs Heat?

For 13 November 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 Miami Heat have nobody ruled 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.