Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks — 93:100, NBA

The Dallas Mavericks earned a 100-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, pulling away late to secure a seven-point victory. Dallas shot 29-of-57 from the field (51%) and finished with 16 assists, doing enough offensively despite a modest 7-of-24 night from three-point range. Marvin Bagley led the Mavericks with 26 points, providing consistent scoring to anchor Dallas’ offense. C. Flagg added 24 points, and Naji Marshall chipped in 19, giving Dallas three players at 19+ points in a balanced attack that helped offset Portland’s edge on the glass. Portland was paced by Jrue Holiday’s 23 points and Deni Avdija’s 20. The Trail Blazers hit 8 three-pointers on 30 attempts and controlled the rebounding battle 48-37, but they generated just 11 assists, limiting their ability to create easy looks and sustain runs. The result underscores Dallas’ ability to win with efficient two-point scoring and timely execution, even without a big three-point advantage. For Portland, the rebounding advantage and solid individual scoring weren’t enough; improving ball movement and converting extra possessions into points will be key going forward.