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Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers dive for a loose ball at Moda Center.
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‘The Group Made A Conscious Effort’: How Dallas Mavericks Fixed Their Defense To Snap Losing Streak In Portland

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks came into Friday night's game at Moda Center knowing their defense needed to be better. They delivered. Dallas held the Portland Trail Blazers to 93 points and 26.7% from 3-point range—Portland went just 8-of-30 from deep—in a victory that snapped a five-game losing streak....
Brandon Williams of the Dallas Mavericks passes away from Robert Williams III of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on December 29, 2025.
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‘It’s A Good Time For Portland Basketball’: Mavericks Visit Red‑Hot Trail Blazers As Dallas Tries to Halt Five‑Game Slide

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks arrive at Moda Center on Friday night having lost five straight. The Portland Trail Blazers arrive having won five of their last six. The timing could not be worse for Dallas. Portland has climbed back to .500 at 37-37, clinching a postseason berth for...