The Dallas Mavericks play the second straight night time on the highway in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers on Saturday night time. That is the third time this month that Dallas and Portland have met, with the Mavs choosing up wins within the first two video games. However they are going to be with out Luka Doncic, who that they had within the first two clashes.
Doncic will probably be out for at the very least a month earlier than being re-evaluated for a left calf damage he suffered in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves over Christmas. He single-handedly carried the Mavs to a victory in opposition to Portland the primary time these groups met, since Dallas was with out Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Derek Full of life II and extra in that recreation.
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Full of life, who missed Friday’s recreation in opposition to the Phoenix Suns with a left hip contusion, can be out for this recreation. Dante Exum will stay out following surgical procedure on his proper wrist. They may even be with out Naji Marshall and PJ Washington, who’re suspended for a battle with Jusuf Nurkic throughout Friday’s recreation.
Portland will probably be with out Matisse Thybulle, who’s affected by a sprained proper ankle. Robert Williams III (sprained proper ankle), Deni Avdija (decrease again soreness), Dalano Banton (left hip bruise) and Toumani Camara (sprained left foot) are all questionable for the Path Blazers, with Avdija being a late addition. Williams has missed his final two video games, together with Monday in opposition to the Mavs.
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