Doncic did not hit his shots, and the game got away from them in the second quarter. Now, he gets another chance to take down the Blazers with the opportunity to redeem himself. Doncic is still the leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 33. 8 points per game. Moreover, he averages nine rebounds per game and 8. 8 assists.
The Trailblazers lead the all-time series 89-81. However, the Blazers are 4-6 in their previous 10 games against the Mavericks. Here are the Mavericks-Trail Blazers NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuelNBA Odds: Mavericks-Trail Blazers OddsDallas Mavericks: +6 (-110)Portland Trail Blazers: -6 (-110)Over: 224. 5 (-110)Under: 224. 5 (-1100How To Watch Mavericks vs. Trail BlazersTV: Bally Sports Southwest and ROOT SPORTS NorthwestStream: NBA and NBA League PassTime: 9 PM ET/6 PM PT*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)*Why The Mavericks Could Cover The SpreadYesterday’s loss showed how essential Doncic is to their success. Unfortunately, he struggled, and the rest of the team could not pick up the slack.
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Dinwiddie averages 16. 3 points per game. Ultimately, he is the next best scoring option and may need to once more lead the way if Wood cannot play. The Mavericks rank 19th in field goal shooting percentage and 15th in 3-point shooting percentage. Likewise, they are bad at the charity stripe, ranking 27th in free throw shooting percentage. The Mavs are the worst team in the association on the boards, ranking last in rebounds. However, they are the second-best team in the league in handling the ball.
Doncic is the heart and soul of the Mavericks. Therefore, they need him to dominate. Christian Wood did not play in Thursday’s game due to an injury. Thus, it left the Mavs without their second-best scorer. Wood averages 18. 2 points per game with 8. 2 rebounds. Consequently, his absence harmed Dallas’s chances, and the Mavs hope he can play tonight.
The Blazers also struggled from the charity stripe, making only 57. 9 percent of their free throws. Significantly, Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavs with 25 points while shooting 8 for 12. Reggie Bullock added 24 points while shooting 8 for 10. However, Luka Doncic struggled to score 15 points, shooting 7 for 19 from the floor and missing all five shots from beyond the arc. The Mavericks enter this game with a 24-20 record. However, they struggle on the road, compiling an 8-14 record. The Mavs are 6-4 over their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Blazers enter this game with a 20-22 record. The Blazers are also 10-8 at the Moda Center. Also, Portland is also 3-7 in its last 10 games.
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