Cleveland Cavaliers @ Dallas Mavericks: Jan 23, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Dallas MavericksMavericks
2-2 · Home

Cavaliers vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 23, 2027 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 23, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Mavericks: MavsTV
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Kyrie IrvingMavericksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 25, 2026
Santi AldamaMavericksFDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFDay-To-DayHeelOct 20, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Mavericks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Mavericks are 2-2 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Cavaliers rank 9th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPMavericks 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
112.5#21
120.0#19
Opponent points
116.0#17
46.6%#9
Field goal %
49.6%#4
36.6%#11
Three-point %
34.7%#14
74.4%#17
Free throw %
76.1%#14
46.0#11
Rebounds
43.3#21
26.3#13
Assists
26.8#12
9.7#11
Steals
10.3#6
8.3#2
Blocks
7.8#3
18.0#28
Turnovers
17.3#25

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5

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This Cavaliers vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers visit the Pelicans Jan 25; Mavericks visit the Bulls Jan 25.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Mavericks start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 23, 2027 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Mavericks on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Mavericks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Mavericks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).

How did Cavaliers vs Mavericks go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Mavericks game?

The Mavericks beat the Cavaliers 130-120 on Mar 15, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Is Cavaliers vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Mavericks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (MavsTV for Mavericks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.