Talk Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks First Half Here!

After dispatching the Dallas Mavericks last night 136-119, the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Mavs again at the Moda Center tonight. What will Round Two bring? It’s time to find out!

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This is the first half thread. The second-half thread will be published at intermission.

Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks - Sunday, January 15 - 6:00 p.m. PT

How to watch on TV: Root Sports Plus, NBA League Pass

Blazers injuries: Justise Winslow (out), Nassir Little (probable), Gary Payton II (probable)

Mavericks injuries: Maxi Kleber (out), Dorian Finney-Smith (out), Josh Green (out), Luka Doncic (out), Tim Hardaway Jr. (out)

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