While the 2025-26 season hasn’t been a great one for the Dallas Mavericks, the team has a good chance of landing a premium pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Luckily for Dallas, the team has run into some recent good luck in the draft lottery.

Dallas Mavericks (22-45, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (41-26, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas plays Cleveland for a non-conference matchup.

Cooper Flagg broke one of Kobe Bryant's records in NBA history after putting up another 20-point display in the Mavericks' loss to the Cavs.

March 13, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Venue: American Airlines Center TV: Amazon Prime Video Streaming: Check local listings Radio: 97.1 The Eagle, 100.7 WMMS Buy tickets: Buy Cavaliers at Mavericks tickets on StubHub The Cavaliers will be playing the full four quarters on Friday,

The Cavaliers play their only two games against the Dallas Mavericks today and Sunday. It is a good opportunity to get some quick wins to chase the Knicks in the East.

Evan Mobley had season-high-tying 29 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the host Dallas Mavericks March 13.

MEMPHIS — While most of the Western Conference’s elite jockey for playoff positioning, the Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies are in a different standings battle, one defined by losses more than the wins.

The Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 124-105 in Dallas as 5-point underdogs on Feb. 27 with the Under (241.5) cashing. The Mavs never led in the game. Memphis also has 102-96 and 118-104 victories over Dallas this season.

Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airline

The Cavs bounce back from an Orlando letdown with a strong win in Dallas.