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Saturday's 10:00 PM ET matchup between the Dallas Mavericks (20-11) and Portland Trail Blazers (10-20) at Moda Center is headlined by the Mavericks' Luka Doncic and the Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija as the players to watch.
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Game time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV channel: KATU and KFAA
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
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Mavericks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.4% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.1% | 4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 14 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 21 |
Trail Blazers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.1% | 27 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.2 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 11 |
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Top Players
Mavericks
- Kyrie Irving scores 23.8 points per game while adding 4.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Mavericks.
- Doncic contributes with 28.1 points, 7.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds a game, and Dereck Lively adds 8.7 points, 2.5 assists and 7.8 rebounds per outing.
- Irving connects on 3.1 threes per game to lead active Mavericks.
- Doncic grabs two steals per game. Lively collects 1.6 blocks a game.
Trail Blazers
- The Trail Blazers go-to guy, Anfernee Simons, leads active Trail Blazers players in both scoring (17 points per game) and assists (4.8 assists per game).
- This season, Deandre Ayton has a statline that includes 14.5 points, 1.4 assists and 10.1 rebounds per game.
- Jerami Grant averages 2.4 made threes per game.
- The Trail Blazers' defensive efforts get a boost from Toumani Camara's 1.3 steals and Donovan Clingan's 1.7 blocks per game.
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Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Luka Doncic: Out (Calf),
Dereck Lively: Out (Hip),
Dante Exum: Out (Wrist)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Dalano Banton: Questionable (Hip),
Robert Williams III: Questionable (Ankle),
Toumani Camara: Questionable (Foot),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle)
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Clippers | L 118-95 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Clippers | W 113-97 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Trail Blazers | W 132-108 | Home |
| 12/25/2024 | Timberwolves | L 105-99 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Suns | W 98-89 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Lakers | - | Home |
Trail Blazers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Suns | L 116-109 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Nuggets | W 126-124 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Spurs | L 114-94 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Mavericks | L 132-108 | Away |
| 12/26/2024 | Jazz | W 122-120 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
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