Dallas Mavericks (10th place in the Western Conference)

The group of Texas performed fewer hours ago, losing definitely the prosecutor in Denver (87-110). It was a game where neither Rick Carlisle rested and important people, neither managed to find a formula by which to put opponents problems.

Given that today is an important game with Blazers scheduled in Dallas, many people expect that to not force the Mavs Nowitzki, Matthews and Barnes altitude of Colorado. Sure, the Nuggets is one of the main rival to occupy last position allowing access to the play-off, but the situation back-to-back perhaps requires a different approach.

Mavs his players could not cope unleashed a Will Barton (31 points). Now they find themselves in a delicate situation: beaten and tired.

Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, two of the starters are still injured and that they are unlikely to be recovered till the game of the night.

Portland Trail Blazers (9th place in the Western Conference)

Terry Stotts band comes after two consecutive defeats, both at a difference of only two possessions.

Blazers not evolved at all bad lately. He managed it beat Boston Celtics (one of the fittest teams in the NBA) even at home (123-127 in overtime), to pass uncomfortable Memphis Grizzlies (112-109) and lose the final dispute with vicecampionii of Warriors (111-113). In addition, he taught a real lesson in basketball band sponsored by Michael Jordan, imposing slightly duel with the Charlotte Hornets (115-98).

Lillard & co. They have returned in December after a hesitant pace. Sure, you can not say that playing formidable, alternating victories with defeats, but there are just three wins away from occupying the 8th position.

Offensive numbers continue to produce very good band from Portland with the fifth best attack in the West (an average of 107.5 points per match). McCollum-Lillard duo accounted consistently above 40-50 points together. Major difficulties are on the defensive phase, but Mavs a band that is not afraid.

Direct meetings

The two teams have met very recently, Mavaricks imposing itself on the parquet after 5 days in Portland (108-104). It was a game in which the Texans led at one time by 20 points difference. Blazers returned fantastic, managing to equalize, but lost the final breath.
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Besides the two mentioned above, the Mavericks will not be based on any Barea.

Damian Lillard is uncertain in camp guests.

Mavericks starters: PG – Yogi Farrell / SG – Seth Curry / SF – Wesley Matthews / PF – Harrison Barnes / C – Dirk Nowitzki

Blazers Starters: PG – Damian Lillard / SG – CJ McCollum / SF – Evan Turner / PF – Noah Vonleh / C – Mason Plumlee