Portland Trail Blazers

DHJ Quick Take Season-High Eruption: Marvin Bagley III finished with 26 points and nine rebounds on 11-of-14 shooting, including three made threes, in 27 minutes off the bench — the most efficient offensive performance by a Maverick this season. The Closer: With the score tied at 92 and just over...

DHJ Quick Take Historic Half: Cooper Flagg erupted for 20 points in the first 19 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers—his 11th career 20-point half, which is more than the rest of this year's rookie class combined, per Elias Sports Bureau. Rhythm Restored: Flagg acknowledged the difficulty of rediscovering his...

DHJ Quick Take Guarding the Arc: After struggling against Golden State and Denver, the Dallas Mavericks held Portland to just 26.7% (8-of-30) from three, a "conscious effort" highlighted by coach Jason Kidd. Standout Activity: Naji Marshall led the defensive charge with a season-high five steals, while rookie Cooper Flagg added...

DHJ Quick Take Bench Spark: Marvin Bagley III delivered the most prolific scoring performance by a Dallas Mavericks reserve this season, erupting for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting in Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tactical Mismatch: By stretching the floor with three 3-pointers, Bagley successfully pulled...

DHJ Quick Take The Streak Ends: Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-93 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak. Rookie Royalty: Cooper Flagg dropped 20 first-half points, marking his 11th career 20-point half—more than the rest of the 2026 NBA rookie...

DHJ Quick Take Flagg’s Fireworks: Cooper Flagg dominated the first half with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, helping the Dallas Mavericks build a 56-51 halftime lead. History for Klay: Klay Thompson hit his 174th three-pointer off the bench this season, surpassing Tim Hardaway Jr. for the most in a single...

DHJ Quick Take Late Scratch: Khris Middleton was a surprise late addition to the injury report and was ruled out shortly before tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers due to an illness. Shorthanded Success: Despite missing Middleton and Daniel Gafford, Dallas snapped a five-game losing streak with a 100-93 victory...

DHJ Quick Take Contrast in Momentum: The Dallas Mavericks entered Moda Center on Friday desperate to snap a five-game losing streak against a Portland Trail Blazers squad that had won five of its last six. Postseason Push: Portland entered the matchup having clinched its first postseason berth in five years,...

DHJ Quick Take The Return: Brandon Williams scored 11 points with 6 assists in his return from concussion protocol against the Denver Nuggets. Portland Ties: Williams, whose NBA debut came with the Trail Blazers, previews a physical road test against his former team at Moda Center. Locker Room Fun: Williams...

Cooper Flagg will play Friday night in Portland. The Dallas Mavericks rookie was not listed on the official injury report ahead of tonight's game against the Trail Blazers, clearing him to play despite leaving Wednesday's 142-135 loss against the Denver Nuggets with his right hand heavily wrapped and iced after...