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The Blazers (11-20) snapped a six-game losing streak to the Mavericks (20-12). Portland’s last win came in January 2023 when they won two games at home during a weekend series when Damian Lillard led the team. Dallas won the first two games this season, including a 132-108 win at home on Monday.

After a narrow 98-89 win in Phoenix, the Dallas Mavericks traveled to Portland to continue their four-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers.