Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups (December 29)


The Dallas Mavericks will face the Portland Trail Blazers Monday at the Moda Center in Portland.

As of Monday, the Mavericks are on a two-game losing streak. They are No. 12 in the Western Conference with a 12-21 record. Dallas is coming off a 113-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg led the team with 23 points, six rebounds and five assists on 7-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-4 3-pointers.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are in their second straight game and looking for a second straight win. They are coming off a 114-108 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 26 points, while Deni Avdija had 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Portland is 10th in the conference with a 13-19 record.

Monday’s game is the second meeting between Dallas and Portland this season. The Mavericks earned a 138-133 overtime victory on November 16. They will face each other for the last time on March 27.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups (December 29)

Dallas Mavericks starting lineups

Mavericks star Anthony Davis is listed as questionable due to adductor soreness. The 10-time NBA All-Star missed Saturday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings. Meanwhile, guard Brandon Williams’ status is probable due to a left calf contusion.

Derek Lively II, who underwent surgery on his right foot Sunday, will be out for some time. Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum are both expected to be out for the 2025-26 season.

Playmaker RJ Nembhard Jr. D’Angelo Russell Brandon Williams* Kyrie Irving (IN)
shooting guard Max Christie Klay Thompson Jaden Hardy Dante Exum (IN)
Small forward Cooper Flagg Caleb Martin Miles Kelly
Power forward PJ Washington Nazi Marshal Moussa Cisse
Center Anthony Davis* Daniel Gafford Dwight Powell Derek Lively II (IN)

Portland Trail Blazers starting lineups

Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray, who started Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics, is listed as questionable Monday because of a right quad contusion. Center Robert Williams III (left knee injury management) is considered day-to-day.

Other Trail Blazers players ruled out Monday are Matisse Thybulle (thumb), Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Jrue Holiday (calf) and Jeremy Grant (Achilles). Damien Lillard (ACL repair) and Blake Wesley (foot), both with long-term injuries, remain sidelined.

Playmaker Deni Avdija Caleb Love Jrue Holiday (IN) Damian Lillard (IN)
shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe Rayan Rupert Scoot Henderson (IN) Blake Wesley (IN)
Small forward Toumani Camara Sidy Cissoko Javonte Cooke Matisse Thybulle (IN)
Power forward Kris Murray* Duop Reath Jerami Scholarship (IN)
Center Donovan Clingan Yang Hansen Robert Williams III*