The Dallas Mavericks play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at American Airlines Center on Monday evening.

The Mavs (10-8) are looking to bounce back from a home loss in their most recent contest, where they fell short against the Wizards. However, they have been mostly strong at home this season, with a, 6-2, record in Dallas. Luka Doncic leads the team, averaging 25.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 steals, while Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Jalen Brunson (foot) missed the Mavs' last contest and remains questionable for action on Monday. The Mavs are averaging 104.7 points per game, but they are shooting an average of just 43.8 percent from the field.

Meanwhile, this marks the first. game of a three-game road trip for the Cavs (10-10), as they will look to build on the momentum from a win in their most recent contest in order to come out strong and add to their, 5-4, road record. Darius Garland leads the team, averaging 18.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals, while Evan Mobley and Lauri Markkanen are averaging 14.5 points each. The Cavs are averaging 103.1 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 102.9 points per game, which is among the lowest in the league. They also do a good job on the offensive glass, averaging 10.7 offensive rebounds per game.