What happened: The Cavaliers planned to fly home to Cleveland after Friday night's game in Miami, per Yahoo Sports. The nationwide ground stop on air travel has made that trip uncertain.
Why it matters: Cleveland is scheduled to host the Mavericks at 7:30 PM ET on Saturday. The Cavaliers played Friday, so the home game comes on the second night of a back-to-back.
By the numbers: Cleveland is 6-6 in 2026-27 through 12 games, with a win at New York, 115-107, on Nov. 11. Dallas is 7-5 through 12 games and lost at Minnesota, 133-94, on Nov. 12.
What to watch: Watch for travel updates on the ground stop and for confirmation that Saturday's 7:30 PM ET tipoff stands.