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NBA, round 0

AwayCleveland Cavaliers
Sat, Jan 23 at 8:00 pm
HomeDallas Mavericks
Sat, Jan 23 at 8:00 pm (Saturday, January 23)American Airlines CenterAll Gainesville sports
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Preview

Cavaliers at Mavericks, Saturday 8:00 pm

The Dallas Mavericks (7-6) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (7-7) Saturday at 8:00 pm at American Airlines Center, on KFAA-TV and MavsTV.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Cavaliers a 52% chance to win.

The Mavericks have won 3 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game winning streak. The Cavaliers have won 2 of their last 5. Season series: CLE leads series 1-0.

The Mavericks list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Dereck Lively II (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Gainesville fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#45
CLE · PointsDonovan Mitchell G23.0
#1
CLE · AssistsJames Harden G5.8
#31
CLE · ReboundsJarrett Allen C8.3
#32
DAL · PointsCooper Flagg F24.1
#32
DAL · AssistsCooper Flagg F6.4
#32
DAL · ReboundsCooper Flagg F7.0
CavaliersMavericks
7-7Record7-6
LLWLWLast fiveWWWLL
52.3%ESPN win chance47.7%
Season series
CLE leads series 1-0

Cavaliers injuries

  • Jarrett Allen CDay-To-Day, Knee
  • Peyton Watson GDay-To-Day, Hamstring
  • Evan Mobley CDay-To-Day, Toe
  • Donovan Mitchell GDay-To-Day, Knee
  • James Harden GDay-To-Day, Calf

Mavericks injuries

  • Santi Aldama FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Max Christie GDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Kyrie Irving GDay-To-Day, Knee
  • Daniel Gafford FDay-To-Day, Shoulder
  • Dereck Lively II COut, Foot

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

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The teams

Schedules, results and news

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