The Dallas Mavericks are on the highway on Friday evening as they journey to tackle the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
Dallas enters Friday’s sport with a 23-50 file after shedding at residence to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening.
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper FlaggKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, Cooper Flagg led the best way for the Mavericks as he recorded 26 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists whereas Naji Marhsall added 22 factors, 4 rebounds and three assists of his personal.
Now Dallas will attempt to bounce again on Friday as they face off towards the Trail Blazers in a tricky highway matchup.
On the opposite aspect, Portland enters Friday’s contest with a 37-37 file after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks at residence in dominant vogue on Wednesday evening.
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Scoot Henderson led the best way for the Trail Blazers in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the sport with 23 factors, three rebounds and 4 assists off the bench whereas Deni Avdija recorded 18 factors, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
While each groups need to decide up a victory in Friday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers as a consequence of accidents.
Mavericks Injury Report: Will Cooper Flagg, Daniel Gafford Play?
For the Mavericks, they’ve four players listed on their injury report, although Flagg just isn’t considered one of them.
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Dallas Mavericks ahead Cooper Flagg (32)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Of course, Flagg took a tough fall throughout the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets however he’s off the damage report and can play on Friday.
Dallas has dominated out Daniel Gafford as a consequence of a proper shoulder sprain as he’ll miss his second consecutive contest.
Dallas Mavericks middle Daniel Gafford (21)© Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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The Mavericks have additionally dominated out Caleb Martin as he continues to get better from a foot damage whereas Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II are each set to overlook the rest of the season.
Trail Blazers Injury Report: Will Robert Williams III Play?
On the opposite aspect, the Trail Blazers have 4 gamers listed on their damage report, together with Robert Williams III.
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Portland has listed Williams III as questionable as a consequence of left knee damage administration and he’s at risk of lacking his first sport since March 23.
If Williams III is sidelined, Yang Hansen might have a bigger function off the bench behind Donovan Clingan.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The Trail Blazers have listed Vit Krejci as uncertain and he isn’t anticipated to play as a consequence of a left calf contusion whereas Shaedon Sharpe and Damian Lillard have been dominated out as they continue to be sidelined whereas recovering from accidents.
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Fans can catch Friday evening’s matchup between the Mavericks and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.