The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up to face the Portland Trail Blazers as they attempt to end a six-game road losing streak. Both teams will meet in Portland, Oregon, at 10:30 p.m. EST on Monday.
Current Standing
The Mavericks currently hold a 12-21 record, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers stand at 13-19, ranking 10th in the same conference.
Team Performance Against Western Conference Foes
- Portland is 10-12 against Western Conference opponents.
- Dallas has struggled with a 6-15 record in conference play.
Rebounding Stats and Leaders
Rebounding has been a strong suit for Portland, averaging 45.2 rebounds per game, good for fourth in the Western Conference. Donovan Clingan leads the team with an impressive 10.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Dallas ranks fourth in the NBA with 34.5 defensive rebounds per game, with Anthony Davis contributing an average of 7.6 rebounds.
Scoring Trends
Portland averages 116.6 points per game, slightly below the 117.5 points the Mavericks allow. Dallas averages 118.2 points per game on the road. They have made 10.8 three-pointers per game, 1.8 fewer than the Trail Blazers’ allowance of 12.6 per game.
Recent Matchup
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their last encounter on November 17, the Mavericks triumphed in a remarkable 138-133 overtime victory.
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Points Per Game | Other Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | Trail Blazers | 25.5 | 7.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists |
| Shaedon Sharpe | Trail Blazers | 26.0 | Last 10 games |
| Cooper Flagg | Mavericks | 19.5 | 6.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists |
| P.J. Washington | Mavericks | 17.0 | Last 10 games, 4 blocks |
Injury Updates
Both teams face significant injuries:
- Trail Blazers:
- Scoot Henderson: out (hamstring)
- Matisse Thybulle: out (thumb)
- Jrue Holiday: out (calf)
- Blake Wesley: out (foot)
- Jerami Grant: out (achilles)
- Robert Williams III: out (knee)
- Damian Lillard: out for the season (achilles)
- Mavericks:
- Dereck Lively II: out for the season (foot)
- Kyrie Irving: out (knee)
- Dante Exum: out for the season (knee)
- Anthony Davis: day to day (groin)
- Brandon Williams: day to day (calf)
As the Mavericks aim to challenge Portland and snap their losing streak, fans can expect an exciting match-up filled with intrigue and determination.
