The Dallas Mavericks recently fell short during their competitive back-and-forth match against the Portland Trail Blazers. Occurring on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Moda Center in the heart of Portland, Oregon, the Trail Blazers went on to secure a much-earned 136-119 victory over their opponents.
The Oregon-based team now obtains a newly updated record of 20-22 for the 2022-’23 NBA season as a result of this particular win. Most notably, all-star shooting guard Damian Lillard went on to earn himself a double-double this past Saturday night with his necessary 36 points and 10 assists, while also contributing an additional 5 rebounds over a total of 29 minutes of action. The Trail Blazers have currently concluded their five-game losing streak against various NBA franchises – Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Minnesota Timberwolves – as now they look to build off their momentum.
Despite their loss, Dallas still managed to play a decent game of basketball throughout the entirety of the game. Star guards Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie seemed to play the most important roles on the court by combining for a well-deserved total of 40 points, 7 rebounds, and 14 assists. With this specific loss, Dallas now withholds a reformed 2022-’23 NBA season record of 24-20, however, receive a chance at redemption as they head into their rematch against the Portland Trail Blazers this upcoming Sunday (Jan. 15).