For the game, the Mavs will be without one of their best players, as Kyrie Irving has been ruled out. Irving is averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.

Kyrie Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks’ game Friday night against NBA-leading Cleveland because of illness, joining fellow All-Star guard Luka Doncic on the sideline

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Dallas has struggled in recent action, going just 1-4 over their past five games. The Mavs have dropped three consecutive contests heading into Friday’s game as well.

Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX When: 8:30 p.m., Friday January 3 TV: Fanduel Sports Network Ohio (previously Bally Sports), NBA League Pass Line: Cavs -7.5 Cavs injury report: Isaac Okoro - OUT (shoulder),