When the Portland Trail Blazers face the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, they will have a few advantages.
After defeating the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night, the Mavericks will play the second of a road back-to-back.
Superstar guard Luka Doncic may also be sidelined. Due to a strain to his right wrist, Doncic has missed five straight games. Prior to being ruled out on Saturday, he was listed as doubtful.
Even without Doncic, the Mavericks are still a strong team. They have really lost five of their last six games without him. When Doncic is playing, they are 7-7 this season.
Prediction: Given Doncic’s uncertainty and the fact that Dallas has performed better without him, it will be difficult to evaluate this game. Since the Blazers had the night off and went to Portland, let’s base this pick on the fact that Dallas played on Saturday night.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
What: Saturday at 6 p.m., Trail Blazers (8-12) versus. Mavericks (12-8).
Where: Moda 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 -250 | POR +205
POR +6 Spread | Over/Under: 227.5
INJURIES
Blazers: Kris Murray is likely to have a sternum bruise.Scoot Henderson (left quad contusion) and Jerami Grant (left knee injury) are dubious.Donovan Clingan (left knee sprain), Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain), and Robert Williams III (concussion protocol) are not present.
Mavericks: Not accessible. Klay Thompson (left foot plantar fascia), Dante Exum (hand injury), and Luka Doncic (right wrist sprain) were not present at Utah on Saturday.
UPCOMING
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., the Blazers take on the LA Clippers (12-9).
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