The Portland Trail Blazers will face off against the Dallas Mavericks in a matchup featuring contrasting records. The Trail Blazers enter the game with a 9-19 record, having lost their last game, while the Mavericks boast an 18-10 record and are currently on a one-game winning streak.
Luka Dončić leads the Mavericks with impressive averages of 28.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, while Anfernee Simons is the scoring leader for Portland, averaging 17.7 points per game. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings, with the Mavericks positioned third in their division and the Trail Blazers fourth. Injuries may play a role, as both teams have key players listed as day-to-day or out.
Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks Game Information
Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 08:30 PM ET
TV Channel: NBA League Pass Channel 10
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Dallas Mavericks Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 18-10
Conference Record: 12-8
Division Record: 4-1
Streak: 1 win
Portland Trail Blazers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 9-19
Conference Record: 8-18
Division Record: 3-4
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Dallas Mavericks (18-10, #3 in division)
Points Leader: Luka Dončić, 28.9 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Luka Dončić, 8.55 RPG
Assists Leader: Luka Dončić, 8.2 APG
Steals Leader: Luka Dončić, 2.1 SPG
Blocks Leader: Dereck Lively II, 1.65 BPG
Portland Trail Blazers (9-19, #4 in division)
Points Leader: Anfernee Simons, 17.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Deandre Ayton, 10.05 RPG
Assists Leader: Anfernee Simons, 4.8 APG
Steals Leader: Toumani Camara, 1.39 SPG
Blocks Leader: Donovan Clingan, 1.9 BPG
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Jaden Hardy – Ankle (Out) – Hardy is listed as OUT for Monday’s (Dec. 23) game against Portland.
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.
Brandon Williams – Thumb (Day To Day) – Williams is listed as OUT for Monday’s (Dec. 23) game against Portland.
Luka Dončić – Heel (Day To Day) – Doncic is listed as questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 23) game against Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
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.
Dalano Banton – Hip (Day To Day) – Banton did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Spurs.
Dallas Mavericks Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 vs Portland Trail Blazers
December 25, 2024 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
December 27, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
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
Portland Trail Blazers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 at Dallas Mavericks
December 26, 2024 vs Utah Jazz
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
