The Portland Trail Blazers (16-12) play against the Dallas Mavericks (14-14) at American Airlines Center
Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday December 16, 2022
Portland Trail Blazers 32, Dallas Mavericks 31 (End Q1)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers 32, Mavs 31: end of first quarter. 9 points, 4 rebounds for @Jusuf Nurkic. 9 points, 2 assists for @Damian Lillard. POR shooting 50 percent, DAL 52 percent. – 9:06 PM
Blazers 32, Mavs 31: end of first quarter. 9 points, 4 rebounds for @Jusuf Nurkic. 9 points, 2 assists for @Damian Lillard. POR shooting 50 percent, DAL 52 percent. – 9:06 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs trail the Trail Blazers (lol) 32-31 after Q1. Not sure whether we’ve seen more basketball or WWE so far. – 9:06 PM
Mavs trail the Trail Blazers (lol) 32-31 after Q1. Not sure whether we’ve seen more basketball or WWE so far. – 9:06 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Can’t tell what’s better the PASS or the SHOT 😮💨
@Justise Winslow x @Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/DiYIw2TTY7 – 9:03 PM
Can’t tell what’s better the PASS or the SHOT 😮💨
@Justise Winslow x @Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/DiYIw2TTY7 – 9:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic very animatedly talking to the refs, wondering how the heck they missed him getting poked in the eye. Looks like he’s got a little cut there. – 9:00 PM
Doncic very animatedly talking to the refs, wondering how the heck they missed him getting poked in the eye. Looks like he’s got a little cut there. – 9:00 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Blazers gotta do a better job of rotating to the corner on Luka drives. Majority of Dallas’ offense so far tonight. – 8:57 PM
Blazers gotta do a better job of rotating to the corner on Luka drives. Majority of Dallas’ offense so far tonight. – 8:57 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Wood as the only Mavs big on the floor. Against Nurkic. We’ll see how that goes. – 8:53 PM
Wood as the only Mavs big on the floor. Against Nurkic. We’ll see how that goes. – 8:53 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Quick hit for 3⃣
#RipCity | @Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/GreMkJLkNK – 8:51 PM
Quick hit for 3⃣
#RipCity | @Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/GreMkJLkNK – 8:51 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
All five starters have scored for the Blazers, who went up 18-10. But the Mavericks have since gotten back-to-back three-pointers to cut it to two at midpoint of the first. – 8:48 PM
All five starters have scored for the Blazers, who went up 18-10. But the Mavericks have since gotten back-to-back three-pointers to cut it to two at midpoint of the first. – 8:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Against Cleveland Mavs fell behind 16-2. Tonight against Portland they “only” trail 18-10. Improvement? – 8:48 PM
Against Cleveland Mavs fell behind 16-2. Tonight against Portland they “only” trail 18-10. Improvement? – 8:48 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
About to get started in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/dknm9X5b0q – 8:40 PM
About to get started in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/dknm9X5b0q – 8:40 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves compensating for Rudy Gobert’s absence defensively with a 2-3 zone. In terms of personnel, the center tweak is starting Naz Reid and then Nate Knight getting the backup center minutes — and making his presence known (6 pts, 1 blk, 1 reb in 3 1st Q mins) — over Luka Garza – 8:38 PM
Wolves compensating for Rudy Gobert’s absence defensively with a 2-3 zone. In terms of personnel, the center tweak is starting Naz Reid and then Nate Knight getting the backup center minutes — and making his presence known (6 pts, 1 blk, 1 reb in 3 1st Q mins) — over Luka Garza – 8:38 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs vs Trail Blazers about to tip on BSSW. Finale of a 3 game homestand for the Mavs who have split the first two games with a win over the Thunder and a loss to the Cavs. Portland has won 5 of their last 6. – 8:38 PM
Mavs vs Trail Blazers about to tip on BSSW. Finale of a 3 game homestand for the Mavs who have split the first two games with a win over the Thunder and a loss to the Cavs. Portland has won 5 of their last 6. – 8:38 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
National anthem violinist here in Dallas was about 10 seconds away from getting the hook – 8:37 PM
National anthem violinist here in Dallas was about 10 seconds away from getting the hook – 8:37 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/UhZ2oEu4R9 – 8:33 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/UhZ2oEu4R9 – 8:33 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Cedi Osman wasn’t in the rotation on Wednesday night in Dallas, but he seems to be doing good things so far tonight for the #Cavs. – 8:31 PM
Cedi Osman wasn’t in the rotation on Wednesday night in Dallas, but he seems to be doing good things so far tonight for the #Cavs. – 8:31 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Vibes on vibes on vibes 🤣
@Damian Lillard x @Greg Brown pic.twitter.com/BwVkzciWND – 8:22 PM
Vibes on vibes on vibes 🤣
@Damian Lillard x @Greg Brown pic.twitter.com/BwVkzciWND – 8:22 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Ready for the magic show 🪄
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/MPaclkJ4Zu – 8:04 PM
Ready for the magic show 🪄
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/MPaclkJ4Zu – 8:04 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Dallas Mavericks
5:30PM PT
📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/mkntFjHRui – 8:00 PM
🏀 #RipCity vs. @Dallas Mavericks
5:30PM PT📺 @ROOTSPORTS_NW
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/mkntFjHRui – 8:00 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Quick 14-4 lead for the Celtics, 8 for Jayson Tatum, putting him just four behind Luka Doncic for the NBA’s scoring lead.
1. Doncic, Dal 857
2. TATUM, BOS 853
3. Durant, Bkn 840 – 7:48 PM
Quick 14-4 lead for the Celtics, 8 for Jayson Tatum, putting him just four behind Luka Doncic for the NBA’s scoring lead.
1. Doncic, Dal 857
2. TATUM, BOS 853
3. Durant, Bkn 840 – 7:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Chauncey Billups on why Doncic is a “generational talent.” pic.twitter.com/1yewFHJHBP – 7:10 PM
Chauncey Billups on why Doncic is a “generational talent.” pic.twitter.com/1yewFHJHBP – 7:10 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups on Luka Doncic: “He’s the best in the league at just manipulating defenses. … He’s just one of those generational talents that’s seen every coverage.” – 7:04 PM
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups on Luka Doncic: “He’s the best in the league at just manipulating defenses. … He’s just one of those generational talents that’s seen every coverage.” – 7:04 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jason Kidd says the hope is Josh Green will practice on the upcoming road trip. If so, that could set up his return from right elbow sprain. – 7:00 PM
Jason Kidd says the hope is Josh Green will practice on the upcoming road trip. If so, that could set up his return from right elbow sprain. – 7:00 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
From Jason Kidd, Josh Green will travel on the upcoming road trip. Once he practices they will evaluate how quickly he can return to game action. With a back to back on Fri/Sat and the next game on Monday then it may be Tuesday before the team has a real practice. – 6:58 PM
From Jason Kidd, Josh Green will travel on the upcoming road trip. Once he practices they will evaluate how quickly he can return to game action. With a back to back on Fri/Sat and the next game on Monday then it may be Tuesday before the team has a real practice. – 6:58 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Tari Eason (left ankle sprain) and Alperen Sengun (right ankle spain) are listed as probable for tomorrow night’s game against Portland – 6:50 PM
Tari Eason (left ankle sprain) and Alperen Sengun (right ankle spain) are listed as probable for tomorrow night’s game against Portland – 6:50 PM
Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Range on and off the court
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/sKBCzffFo6 – 6:50 PM
Range on and off the court
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/sKBCzffFo6 – 6:50 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Key Mavs reserve Josh Green (right elbow sprain) is out again tonight but will travel on the upcoming trip. His status will be determined after the next practice. – 6:49 PM
Key Mavs reserve Josh Green (right elbow sprain) is out again tonight but will travel on the upcoming trip. His status will be determined after the next practice. – 6:49 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd said Josh Green (right elbow sprain) will travel to Cleveland, Minnesota and Houston with Mavs on this week-long road trip, and they hope to see progress from him the next full-team practice.
He won’t play until he practices, at least. – 6:49 PM
Jason Kidd said Josh Green (right elbow sprain) will travel to Cleveland, Minnesota and Houston with Mavs on this week-long road trip, and they hope to see progress from him the next full-team practice.
He won’t play until he practices, at least. – 6:49 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– 10-game slate
– Robert Williams Returns
– Luka vs. Dame
– Breaking lineup & injury news across league
– Red-hot Knicks
– Bol Bol plays tonight
– Picks, Q&A
NBA’s Closing Bell, now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/tfKtr5caLx pic.twitter.com/kYN3Gr5zkR – 6:34 PM
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– 10-game slate
– Robert Williams Returns
– Luka vs. Dame
– Breaking lineup & injury news across league
– Red-hot Knicks
– Bol Bol plays tonight
– Picks, Q&A
NBA’s Closing Bell, now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/tfKtr5caLx pic.twitter.com/kYN3Gr5zkR – 6:34 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harden
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:26 PM
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harden
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:26 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harde
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:25 PM
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harde
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
FIRST FANS HAPPY HOUR 🗣
Show up to the game early for $5 BEERS and more
#MFFL – 4:47 PM
FIRST FANS HAPPY HOUR 🗣
Show up to the game early for $5 BEERS and more
#MFFL – 4:47 PM
