Portland kept the game close for most of the first half before Dallas used a 40-23 third quarter to break the game open. Luka Doncic returned after missing the last two games and gave the Blazers an easy 27 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, and Daniel Gafford provided a season-high in points.

The Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) are on the road Monday to face the Dallas Mavericks (18-10). Tip-off from American Airlines Center is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) as Blazers' Toumani Camara (33) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) AP AP

The Dallas Mavericks took on the Portland Trail Blazers for their third game of this current four-game home stretch. Having lost six straight road games, Portland entered the game with the unfortunate task of playing a Mavs squad with Luka Doncic back in the lineup.

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Monday’s NBA schedule includes Deni Avdija’s Portland Trail Blazers (9-19) hitting the road to match up with the Dallas Mavericks (18-10) at American Airlines Center. The opening tip