The Dallas Mavericks, who have dominated this series in recent years, will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to wrap off their two-game trip.
The Blazers have suffered five straight losses against Dallas, including a thrilling 137-131 loss at home on December 1.
The Blazers lost each of their four meetings last season. They were defeated 126-97 and 139-103 in their two matches in Dallas.
When Damian Lillard was still playing for the Blazers in January 2023, Portland last defeated the Mavericks twice in a row at home.
Dallas had defeated Rip City six times in a row before that.
In 14 meetings, can the Blazers escape dropping their 12th game? Not likely.
Dallas has won 13 of its previous 16 games, making it one of the NBA’s hottest teams. The Mavericks lost three games during that stretch: at home against the LA Clippers (16-13), at Oklahoma City (19-5) and against the Miami Heat in overtime (13-13).
Of course, Dallas’ last four losses were within the last four games. Luka Doncic, however, missed Saturday’s 113-97 victory over the Clippers and did not participate in Thursday’s 118-95 home loss.
Due to a sprained wrist, Doncic is listed as questionable for Monday night.
Nevertheless, the Mavericks usually turn into a potent open-court team when Kyrie Irving plays and Doncic is sidelined.
When the Blazers lost 139-103 in Dallas last January when Doncic was wearing street clothes, they realized that.
Forecast: Although anything can happen in an NBA game, if Doncic plays, Dallas will most likely win by a landslide. Unless, as is unusual for the Blazers, they manage to blast out the lights. Dallas would still be the overwhelming favorite if Doncic sat.
Dallas Mavericks’ Portland Trail Blazers
What: Monday at 5:30 p.m., Trail Blazers (9-19) vs. Mavericks (18-10).
Where: Dallas’ American Airlines Center.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
Channel: KATU Charge Portland has an antenna of 2.2. Comcast: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV. Dish: available on January 1.
Rip City TV Network is the way to watch. An HDTV antenna on your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland) will allow you to watch this game live for free even if you don’t have cable. These antennas cost about $20 and are very simple to install. You may get one at your neighborhood Fred Meyer or Bi-Mart, or you can buy one online from Amazon or Walmart and have it delivered right to your house. Here are some guidelines for configuring an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. Use the channel finder here to learn more about the channel that Rip City TV Network is available on in your area.
DraftKings/Oregon Lottery (ODDS)
Moneyline: DAL -440 | POR +340
Spread: Over/Under: 228 | POR + 9.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Dalano Banton is doubtful due to a left hip contusion.Matisse Thybulle is out due to a sprained right ankle.
Mavericks: Luke Doncic is doubtful due to a sprained right wrist.Jaden Hardy (right ankle sprain), Brandon Williams (right thumb sprain), and Dante Exum (wrist injury) are not playing.
UPCOMING
Thursday at 7 p.m., the Blazers take on the Utah Jazz.
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