The Dallas Mavericks are at home on Sunday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup.
It has not been the start of the season that Dallas had in mind thus far as they enter Sunday’s game with a 3-10 record after losing in double overtime at home to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.
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Dallas Mavericks guard D’Angelo Russell (5)Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Clippers, D’Angelo Russell led the way for the Mavericks as he recorded 28 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench while Naji Marshall added 28 points and eight rebounds of his own.
Now Dallas will try to bounce back on Sunday as they try to pick up their fourth victory of the season in a tough matchup against the Trail Blazers.
On the other side, Portland enters Sunday’s contest with a 6-6 record after losing to the Houston Rockets on the road on Friday night.
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8)Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Deni Avdija led the way for the Trail Blazers in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Shaedon Sharpe recorded 19 points and eight rebounds.
While both teams are looking to grab a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Scoot Henderson Play?
For the Trail Blazers, they have four players listed on their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.
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Portland has ruled out Scoot Henderson for Sunday as he continues to recover from a left hamstring tear that has sidelined him to begin the season.
The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Blake Wesley, Damian Lillard and Matisse Thybulle as they all continue to be sidelined due to injuries.
Mavericks Injury Report, Will Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg Play?
On the other side, the Mavericks have five players listed on their injury report, including star big man Anthony Davis.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3)Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas has listed Davis as doubtful due to a left calf strain and he is expected to miss his ninth consecutive game.
If Davis is sidelined once again, Daniel Gafford will likely continue to man the frontcourt next to P.J. Washington, though Washington is listed as probable due to a left shoulder strain, while Max Christie could also be in line for a larger role once again.
The Mavericks have ruled out Kyrie Irving, Ryan Nembhard and Dante Exum for Sunday’s game, though they did receive some positive news as Cooper Flagg is off their injury report.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Of course, Flagg has been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury but he is available for Sunday’s game where he should have a large role.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks from Dallas at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 16, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.