Dallas is in the playoffs. They come into tonights game with a 50-29 record. The Mavs are 17-22 on the road. Portland is lottery bound with a record of 39-40 and an impressive 26-13 home record...The Mavericks lost the first meeting this year, 91-82, which was at Portland. The November 10th game was the second loss of the season. The Mavericks won the second meeting 91-80 on November 30th, pretty much as a response to the first loss to the Trail Blazers. The Mavericks looked like NBA Champs when they whupped up Portland 96-76.
Tonight's game is the fourth and last game between the two this season... that is unless the playoff bracket changes to ten teams. Mavericks could take two approached to tonights game. Rest starters for the playoffs, or tune up for the playoffs. With two games after this remaining in the regular season, look for the latter to happen.
Mavericks continue to play great ball and end up winning three out of four against Portland this season. Forecast: Mavericks 89-85.Home Plate
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