NBA · Final

Cavaliers Dominate Mavericks in Dallas Showdown

138

105

Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center

Cleveland Cavaliers 138, Dallas Mavericks 105, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Dallas Mavericks 138-105 at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a commanding performance against the Dallas Mavericks, securing a decisive 138-105 victory at the American Airlines Center. This win extends Cleveland's lead in their season series against Dallas to 2-0, having previously defeated the Mavericks 134-122 on January 4, 2025, and 144-101 on February 2, 2025. The Cavaliers now hold a strong 41-26 record, while the Mavericks fall to 22-45.

Cleveland's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they are coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic just two days prior. They averaged 112.9 points scored and allowed 111.7 points during this stretch. The Cavaliers have shown resilience, particularly in away games, where they have a record of 2-4 in their last six outings. In contrast, the Mavericks have struggled significantly, losing eight consecutive games and posting a dismal 2-8 record in their last ten. Dallas has averaged just 107.8 points scored and allowed 119.6 points during this span, with their home record standing at 0-3.

In terms of injuries, the Mavericks are dealing with several key players listed as Day-To-Day, including Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, all of whom are nursing knee or foot issues. Their absence has undoubtedly impacted the team's performance and depth.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Cleveland significantly, with the Cavaliers listed at -13.5 against the spread and a money line of -700, while Dallas was set at +500. The total for the game was set at 236.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were typical for a late-season matchup, with both teams looking to solidify their standings. Viewers were treated to a showcase of Cleveland's offensive prowess, highlighted by Brandon Williams, who made a notable three-point jumper in the fourth quarter, and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who contributed with a layup. The Mavericks, despite their struggles, managed to get a dunk from Dwight Powell late in the game, but it was not nearly enough to close the gap.

As the game progressed, the Cavaliers demonstrated their ability to control the pace and flow, capitalizing on the Mavericks' defensive lapses. The final score of 138-105 reflects the disparity in performance between the two teams, with Cleveland continuing to assert their dominance in the series.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -13.5	236.5 o -112 / u -108	Cleveland Cavaliers -700 · Dallas Mavericks +500

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Injury report

Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks

Leaders

PointsCooper Flagg25Dallas Mavericks
AssistsRyan Nembhard9Dallas Mavericks
ReboundsDwight Powell11Dallas Mavericks
PointsEvan Mobley29Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDonovan Mitchell8Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley7Cleveland Cavaliers

Recent form

Dallas Mavericks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L8107.8 scored · 119.6 allowed per game0-3 at home

L112-124at Atlanta HawksMar 10
L92-122at Toronto RaptorsMar 8
L100-120at Boston CelticsMar 7
L114-115at Orlando MagicMar 6
L90-117at Charlotte HornetsMar 4
L87-100vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 2
L105-124vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 28
L121-130vs Sacramento KingsFeb 27
W123-114at Brooklyn NetsFeb 25
W134-130at Indiana PacersFeb 22

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1112.9 scored · 111.7 allowed per game2-4 away

L122-128at Orlando MagicMar 11
W115-101vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 9
L98-109vs Boston CelticsMar 8
W113-109vs Detroit PistonsMar 4
W106-102at Brooklyn NetsMar 1
L119-122at Detroit PistonsFeb 28
L116-118at Milwaukee BucksFeb 26
W109-94vs New York KnicksFeb 25
L113-121at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 22
W118-113at Charlotte HornetsFeb 21

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Cleveland Cavaliers	Dallas Mavericks
Field goals	56-91	38-87
Field goal %	62	44
Three-pointers	18-38	9-33
Three-point %	47	27
Free throws	8-13	20-24
Free throw %	62	83
Rebounds	45	40
Offensive rebounds	9	12
Defensive rebounds	36	28
Assists	32	27
Steals	12	4
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	14	17
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	20
Fast-break points	19	16
Points in the paint	72	48
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	35	4
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	91	7

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter97-75Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter97-77Khris Middleton makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot (Dwight Powell assists)
3rd Quarter99-77Donovan Mitchell makes 3-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter99-79Brandon Williams makes driving layup
3rd Quarter99-81Caleb Martin makes running layup (Klay Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter101-81Donovan Mitchell makes 9-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter102-81Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter103-81Thomas Bryant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter104-81Thomas Bryant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter104-83Klay Thompson makes tip shot
3rd Quarter106-83Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
3rd Quarter108-83Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes dunk
4th Quarter108-85Cooper Flagg makes 6-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter108-86Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter111-86Keon Ellis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter111-87Max Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-88Max Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-88Dennis Schroder makes two point shot
4th Quarter115-88Thomas Bryant makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter115-90Cooper Flagg makes 4-foot layup (Naji Marshall assists)
4th Quarter115-91Cooper Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter118-91Keon Ellis makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter118-92Naji Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-92Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 2-foot dunk (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter122-92Riley Minix makes tip shot
4th Quarter122-94Naji Marshall makes driving layup (Caleb Martin assists)
4th Quarter125-94Larry Nance Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
4th Quarter127-94Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter129-94Thomas Bryant makes 2-foot floating jump shot (Nae'Qwan Tomlin assists)
4th Quarter129-95Caleb Martin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-96Caleb Martin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter131-96Riley Minix makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter131-99Brandon Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Johnson assists)
4th Quarter133-99Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes layup (Riley Minix assists)
4th Quarter133-101AJ Johnson makes running layup (Brandon Williams assists)
4th Quarter133-102Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter133-103Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter135-103Tristan Enaruna makes driving layup (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
4th Quarter138-103Larry Nance Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Riley Minix assists)
4th Quarter138-105Dwight Powell makes 1-foot dunk