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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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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...
Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks dunks over Donovan Clingan of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on March 27, 2026.
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Mavericks Lead Portland Trail Blazers 56-51 At Halftime; Cooper Flagg Paces Dallas With 20 Points

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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...
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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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,...