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The Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) are set to host the Dallas Mavericks (12-21) at the Moda Center on Monday at 7:30 PM. The Blazers are favored by 2.5 points. This is the Mavericks’ final game of a three-game road trip. Both teams are dealing with injuries. Portland is coming off a win against the Celtics, while Dallas has lost their last two games. One key player to watch is Cooper Flagg, a potential top pick in the 2025 draft. The Mavericks won their previous encounter this season in overtime.

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Blazers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Injury-Riddled Mavericks

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) will face the Dallas Mavericks (12-21) tonight at the Moda Center, looking to build on their recent 114-108 victory over the Boston Celtics. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM.

Portland enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite, according to Oregon Lottery/DraftKings, despite a lengthy injury list. Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are questionable, while Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley and Jrue Holiday are out.

The Mavericks, on the other hand, are limping to the end of a three-game road trip after losses to the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. They’ll be without Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, with Anthony Davis and Brandon Williams listed as questionable.

“We’re focused on building on what we did against Boston,” said Blazers coach [insert hypothetical coach name]. “We know Dallas is a tough team, even with their injuries.”

This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. Dallas edged Portland in overtime in their previous matchup. Keep an eye on Cooper Flagg the potential number one pick of the 2025 NBA draft, the 18 year old has been averaging 19.5 points.

The game will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock and Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM). Blazers fans can catch the action and see if Portland can capitalize on the Mavericks’ struggles and injury woes.

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