Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Wildcard Edition
Dallas Mavericks (24-19) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-22)
The NBA betting action goes on Saturday, January 14, with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference showdown at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET, and the Trail Blazers open as small 1-point home favorites with a total of 229.0 points.
The Mavericks are without Dorian Finney-Smith (groin), Maxi Kleber (hamstring), and Josh Green (elbow). On the other side, the Trail Blazers miss Justise Winslow (ankle) and Nassir Little (hip).
The Dallas Mavericks (24-19; 15-26-2 ATS) snapped their two-game skid last Thursday. After a couple of road losses at the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-109 and Los Angeles Clippers 113-101, the Mavs outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 in double overtime. Luka Doncic had another big game, hitting a tying 3-pointers in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime.
Doncic finished with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Christian Wood posted a terrific line of 24 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks, while Tim Hardaway Jr. notched 22 points and eight rebounds. The Mavericks made 50.0% of their field goals (14-for-42 from deep) but missed eight of their 17 free-throw attempts and committed 19 turnovers.
“I'm more tired now,” said Doncic, who rested for only 9 seconds in the final 40 minutes of play. “I think I was good in the game with the energy. Now I need to rest.”
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— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 13, 2023
The Mavericks tally 115.1 points per 100 possessions (tied-7th in the NBA) and allow 113.9 points in return (17th). They make 14.6 triples per game (3rd) on a 35.6 percentage clip (tied-16th). Doncic has been unstoppable all season, and he’s posted a staggering 39.1 points a night over his last nine appearances.
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