Cavs at Mavericks | Rocket Mortgage Game Preview

HELLO, 2025

The Wine & Gold open 2025 with a road game against the Dallas Mavericks. Last season, these two played two wild games, with the Cavs winning both (a 20-point comeback in Dallas; Max Strus' half court shot in Cleveland). The second meeting this season is in a month's time, Feb. 2, in Cleveland.

GAME INFORMATION
WATCHFanDuel Sports Network
LISTEN100.7 WMMS, WTAM 1100
TIME8:30 PM EST
LOCATIONAmerican Airlines Center
LAST TIME OUT

On New Year's Eve, that Cavs ran the current win streak to eight games, sweeping the season series against the Lakers. Jarrett Allen had a big performance, recording a 27-point, 14-rebound double-double. Darius Garland also doubled-up with 14 points and 14 assists.

Read Tuesday's recap here.

HOW THE TEAMS STACK UP

Team Statistics

Season:2024-25|Season Type:Regular Season|Per Mode:Per Game|
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PLAYERS TO WATCH

Cavs:

-Sam Merrill - Ankle - QUESTIONABLE

-Luke Travers - OUT

-Isaac Okoro - Shoulder - OUT

Mavericks:

-PJ Washington - Knee - QUESTIONABLE

-Luka Doncic - Calf - OUT

-Dante Exum - Wrist - OUT

Follow along with @cavs, @cavsnotes, and @SerenaWinters throughout the game to stay up to date with all that is happening!

UP NEXT

The Cavs are back in action at home, starting a four-game home stand on Sunday night against the Charlotte Hornets.