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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 Franchise Record: Klay Thompson surpassed Tim Hardaway Jr. for the most three-pointers made off the bench in a single season in Dallas Mavericks history during Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Historic Pace: With 189 triples on the season, Thompson is 11 shy of his 11th...

DHJ Quick Take Business of Basketball: Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd acknowledged that while the playoffs are out of reach, several players are using the final weeks to play for contract extensions. The Naji Example: Kidd specifically highlighted Naji Marshall as a player "doing the right thing," punctuated by Marshall's...

DHJ Quick Take The "Clear-Cut" Choice: Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd declared Cooper Flagg the definitive NBA Rookie of the Year, citing a "historic year" that statistically outpaces past winners. Record-Breaking Half: Flagg dropped 20 first-half points against the Portland Trail Blazers, marking his 11th career 20-point half—more than the...

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,...