The Dallas Mavericks (20-11) travel to Portland to face the Trail Blazers (10-20) in a matchup featuring teams on a one-game winning streak. The Mavericks currently hold a strong position in the Western Conference, ranking third in their division with a conference record of 14-9. Luka Dončić leads the Mavericks in scoring, averaging 28.1 points per game, along with 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists. In contrast, the Trail Blazers sit fourth in their division, with a conference record of 9-19. Shaedon Sharpe is the leading scorer for Portland, averaging 17.9 points per game. Both teams will look to build momentum as they head into this contest at the Moda Center.
Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers Game Information
Game Date: December 28, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBA League Pass Channel 8
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Portland Trail Blazers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 10-20
Conference Record: 9-19
Division Record: 4-4
Streak: 1 win
Dallas Mavericks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-11
Conference Record: 14-9
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Portland Trail Blazers (10-20, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Shaedon Sharpe, 17.9 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Deandre Ayton, 10.1 RPG
Assists Leader: Scoot Henderson, 5 APG
Steals Leader: Toumani Camara, 1.33 SPG
Blocks Leader: Donovan Clingan, 1.74 BPG
Dallas Mavericks (20-11, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Luka Dončić, 28.1 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Luka Dončić, 8.32 RPG
Assists Leader: Luka Dončić, 7.8 APG
Steals Leader: Luka Dončić, 2 SPG
Blocks Leader: Dereck Lively II, 1.6 BPG
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
Robert Williams III – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Williams III as Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
Matisse Thybulle – Ankle (Out) – Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Thybulle has resumed standstill shooting on the court but hasn’t progressed to taking contact, per Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland.
Toumani Camara – Foot (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Camara as Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
Dalano Banton – Hip (Day To Day) – The Trail Blazers have listed Banton as Questionable for Saturday’s (Dec. 28) game against the Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Dante Exum – Wrist (Out) – Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 9), per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Luka Dončić – Calf (Out) – The Mavericks announced on Thursday (Dec. 26) that Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain on Wednesday (Dec. 25) versus the Timberwolves.
Dereck Lively II – Hip (Day To Day) – Lively II did not play in Friday’s (Dec. 27) game against the Suns.
Portland Trail Blazers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 vs Dallas Mavericks
December 30, 2024 vs Philadelphia 76ers
January 02, 2025 at Los Angeles Lakers
January 04, 2025 at Milwaukee Bucks
January 06, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 08, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
January 09, 2025 at Dallas Mavericks
January 11, 2025 vs Miami Heat
January 14, 2025 vs Brooklyn Nets
January 16, 2025 vs LA Clippers
Dallas Mavericks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 28, 2024 at Portland Trail Blazers
December 30, 2024 at Sacramento Kings
January 01, 2025 at Houston Rockets
January 03, 2025 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
January 06, 2025 at Memphis Grizzlies
January 07, 2025 vs Los Angeles Lakers
January 09, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 12, 2025 vs Denver Nuggets
January 14, 2025 vs Denver Nuggets
January 15, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
