- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Scheduled Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcasting on: NBC
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The Portland Trail Blazers (12-18) are set to challenge the Dallas Mavericks (12-20) at the Moda Center this coming Monday.
In their previous matchup, the Mavericks faced off against the Warriors, resulting in a 126-116 loss. Dallas recorded a field goal percentage of 55.1% (49 of 89) and managed to hit 4 of their 14 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 14 of 21 shots, translating to a 66.7% success rate. On the boards, the team secured 41 rebounds, with 3 being on the offensive end, and dished out 23 assists while forcing their opponents into 13 turnovers with 7 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed the Warriors to shoot 44.4% on 44 out of 99 attempts. Golden State also had 20 assists and 3 steals, while collecting a total of 49 rebounds (13 offensive and 36 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. Golden State boasted a free throw accuracy of 92.3%, converting 24 out of 26 attempts, and shot 28% (14 of 50) from the three-point line. The Mavericks committed 18 fouls compared to Golden State’s 16.
Cooper Flagg had a notable performance, shooting 61.9% from the floor and providing 5 assists over 36 minutes while collecting 6 rebounds and scoring 27 points on 13 of 21 shooting.
The Mavericks enter this game with a record of 12-20 this season. Averaging 113.7 points per game, they rank 23rd in the league and maintain a field goal percentage of 46.8%. From the three-point range, they are shooting 33.3% (345 of 1,035) and achieving a free throw percentage of 75.8%. As a team, Dallas retrieves 44.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated a total of 803 assists, placing them 12th in the league for assists. They average 15.4 turnovers and commit 20.3 fouls per game.
On defense, the Mavericks force 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 21.6 fouls. They are ranked 24th in the league for allowed assists, having given up 851 this season. Opponents have achieved a field goal percentage of 46.1% (1,382 of 2,996) against Dallas, with the team allowing 47.6 rebounds per game. Additionally, they concede 32.9% on three-point attempts and rank 19th in points allowed per game with 117.6.
In their last outing, the Trail Blazers faced a defeat against the Magic, losing 110-106. Portland grabbed 34 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 45. They committed 15 turnovers and secured 8 steals during the game. Orlando was called for 12 fouls, allowing Portland to attempt 19 free throws, of which they converted 15 for a 78.9% rate. From the three-point line, the Trail Blazers made 9 out of 32 attempts (28.1%). Overall, they finished the match with a field goal percentage of 47.1% by converting 41 out of 87 shots. Conversely, Orlando shot 43.5%, hitting 37 of 85 attempts. The Magic finished with a three-point shooting percentage of 45.5% by making 15 out of 33, and had a free throw accuracy of 91.3% (21 of 23). Rebounding-wise, Portland let Orlando grab 38 boards (10 offensive).
Deni Avdija played a pivotal role for the Trail Blazers, scoring 25 points with 8 assists in his 37 minutes on the court. He recorded a field goal percentage of 40.0%, making 10 of 25 attempts, along with 6 rebounds.
Portland holds a 12-18 record for the season. Offensively, the Trail Blazers are shooting 44.6% from the floor, ranking 29th in the league. They have scored 3,513 points during the season (averaging 117.1 per game) and collect 45.2 rebounds per game. Additionally, they provide 24.7 assists per game (ranked 26th in the league) and turn the ball over 17.3 times on average. Portland commits 22.6 personal fouls per game and maintains a free throw percentage of 78.3%.
On the defensive end, the Trail Blazers rank 25th in points allowed per game (120.5). They average 15.7 forced turnovers per game and concede a 47.6% shooting percentage from the floor (19th overall). Portland allows opponents to shoot 35.8% from three-point range (369 of 1,030) and gives up an 80.5% success rate from the free throw line. They average 27.1 assists and 44.5 total rebounds allowed per game, ranking them 18th and 17th in the league, respectively.
Will tonight’s NBA game result in a victory against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Dallas
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