Updated: 4:30 p.m. is the new time for the game. Jerami Grant (facial contusion) and Robert Williams III (rest) are not available.
It is highly possible that the Portland Trail Blazers will finish their five-game road trip with a winning record.
After defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-100 on Wednesday, the Blazers, who are 5-15 on the road this season and 2-2 on their current trip, visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
Trey Murphy III, Brandon Ingram, and Zion Williamson were all out for the Pelicans. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic will be out for the Mavericks.
It is logical to assume that the Blazers, who have improved their defense this trip and are 5-5 over their previous ten games, will overcome the Mavericks without Doncic and Irving.
However, it appears insulting that the Blazers are receiving eight points on the betting line.
Nevertheless, after dropping five straight games, Dallas defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-107 at home on Tuesday night.
Quintin Grimes scored 23 points off the bench, Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 19, and PJ Washington scored 22 points.
Thus, the Mavericks continue to pose a threat. However, on December 28, the Blazers beat them 126-122 to begin Dallas’ five-game losing streak, which concluded against the Lakers.
Forecast: With a defensive rating of 112.1 on this trip, the Blazers are ranked 10th in the NBA. They finished the month with a 3-9 record and a defense rating of 124.4 in December. Since this club has improved defensively, it is now conceivable that the Blazers might hold any team without their top two scorers. After going 3-2 on a trip that had a 1-4 record at the beginning, Portland should be heading home.
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Moda Center in Portland, Portland’s Scoot Henderson (00) dribbles against Dallas’ Jaden Hardy (1) as the Trail Blazers play the Mavericks in an NBA game.OregonLive/The Oregonian’s Naji Saker
Dallas Mavericks’ Portland Trail Blazers
What: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Trail Blazers (13-23) vs. Mavericks (21-16).
Where: Dallas’ American Airlines Center.
Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM) is the radio station.
TV channel: KATU (Portland, antenna: 2.2). Xfinity: 1170 and 302. 688-1 is DirecTV.KUNP (antenna: 47.1). 16, 302, 1170 Xfinity. Spectrum: 184; DirecTV: 47.
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 -310 | POR +250
POR +8 Spread | Over/Under: 220.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Robert Williams III (rest), Jerami Grant (facial contusion), and Matisse Thybulle (sprained right ankle) are not playing.
Mavericks: There are doubts about Daniel Gafford’s ankle.Kyrie Irving (bulging disc in back), Dante Exum (right wrist surgery), and Luka Doncic (left calf strain) are not available.
UPCOMING
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Blazers will play the Miami Heat (18–17) at home.
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