Mavericks and Cavaliers Face Off in Cleveland
The Dallas Mavericks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

The Mavericks (15-14) have been struggling with consistency of late with a 2-3 record in the last five games. However, their most recent time on the floor was a rousing success, as Dallas throttled the Portland Trail Blazers by a 130-110 score. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 33 points, adding nine assists and six rebounds. Christian Wood generated a 32-point, 12-rebound double-double that included two blocks. Tim Hardaway posted 17 points, two boards, two assists and one steal. Spencer Dinwiddie delivered 13 points, four assists, one rebound and two steals.

The Mavericks may continue without Josh Green (elbow) and Davis Bertans (illness) for Saturday's game. Maxi Kleber (hamstring) will remain out.

The Cavaliers (19-11) have been in better form than their opponent of late, recording three wins over the last four contests. Their most recent success came Friday night, when they got past the Indiana Pacers by a 118-112 score. Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 41 points, complementing them with three assists, one rebound and one steal. Darius Garland compiled 20 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals. Evan Mobley supplied 16 points, nine boards, two assists and two blocks. Cedi Osman poured in 14 points, while Caris LeVert totaled 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

The Cavaliers are expected to remain without Dylan Windler (ankle), Dean Wade (shoulder) and Ricky Rubio (knee) for Saturday's game.

Saturday's game marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Cavaliers own a 1-0 series lead.
Posted on: 12/16/2022 8:14 PM