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Cavaliers without starting five vs. Mavs after flight delay
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers were without their entire starting lineup Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks after four players were ruled out following their travel difficulties returning to Cleveland.
Shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (left knee bruise), point guard James Harden (left calf), small forward Peyton Watson (right hamstring) and center Jarrett Allen (right knee) were listed as inactive by coach Kenny Atkinson during his pregame availability.
All four played Friday in Cleveland's 133-122 loss at the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup contest.
Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley (left big toe sprain) missed his second consecutive game after being hurt Wednesday at New York.