Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers: what the numbers say
Dallas Mavericks meet Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center, Sunday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 28 of the 49 meetings with Cleveland Cavaliers since 2001.
The big picture
Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Cleveland Cavaliers are 17th. Dallas Mavericks have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 119.2 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Cleveland Cavaliers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia 76ers 119–95.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Dallas Mavericks 28, Cleveland Cavaliers 21.
Last time out (2025-26), Dallas Mavericks won 130–120 at Rocket Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Cleveland Cavaliers by 43 points in 2024-25 (144–101).
Players to watch
For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Cleveland Cavaliers, watch Donovan Mitchell (22.6 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27) and Evan Mobley (19.1 points a game, 72 rebounds in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
