The Dallas Mavericks (21-16) and Portland Trail Blazers (13-23) are slated to square off on Thursday at American Airlines Center, beginning at 7:30 PM ET. When these two teams hit the floor, Luka Doncic is a player to watch.
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: KATU, KUNP, KFAA, and WFAA
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Mavericks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.1% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.5% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 | 17 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 21 |
Trail Blazers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.1% | 22 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.8% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 21 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 19 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.7 | 26 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Top Players
Mavericks
- Kyrie Irving contributes 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Mavericks.
- Doncic adds 28.1 points, 7.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game, and Dereck Lively contributes with 8.7 points, 2.6 assists and 7.9 rebounds per matchup.
- Among active players, the Mavericks are led by Klay Thompson from long distance. He connects on 3.1 shots from deep per game.
- Dallas' blocks tend to come from Daniel Gafford, who collects 1.4 per game. Doncic is a primary source of steals for Dallas, averaging two steals a contest.
Trail Blazers
- Anfernee Simons' performance this season has resulted in strong scoring and assists numbers, with 18.5 points per game and 5.1 assists per game to go with 2.8 rebounds per contest.
- Deandre Ayton has per-game averages of 14.2 points, 1.5 assists and 10.3 rebounds this season.
- Simons averages 2.8 made threes per game.
- The Trail Blazers' defensive effort gets a boost from Toumani Camara (1.4 steals per game) and Donovan Clingan (1.5 blocks per game).
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (Illness),
Dante Exum: Out (Wrist),
Luka Doncic: Out (Calf)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Matisse Thybulle: Questionable (Ankle),
Robert Williams III: Questionable (Rest),
Jerami Grant: Questionable (Face)
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | Kings | L 110-100 | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Rockets | L 110-99 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Cavaliers | L 134-122 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Grizzlies | L 119-104 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Lakers | W 118-97 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 1/17/2025 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Hornets | - | Away |
Trail Blazers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2024 | 76ers | L 125-103 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Lakers | L 114-106 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Bucks | W 105-102 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Pistons | L 118-115 | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Pelicans | W 119-100 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Nets | - | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 1/19/2025 | Bulls | - | Home |
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