This game was originally supposed to be at 8:30 ET/7:30 CT, but due to inclement weather getting ready to hit the Dallas area, the NBA has moved the game up to 7:30 ET/6:30 CT. Temperatures will reach freezing levels throughout the weekend, but the rain and snow expected had the NBA worried about team and fan safety.

Down eight at the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks now have the lead. They have jumped out to a 117-111 lead against the Trail Blazers. The Mavericks have enjoyed the tag-team combination of PJ Washington and Dereck Lively II.

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The Dallas Mavericks secured a hard-fought win over the Portland Trail Blazers, despite a lackluster performance from Klay Thompson. Head coach Jason Kidd addressed the four-time NBA champion’s struggles postgame,

The Dallas Mavericks are starting to make a realization about Klay Thompson that Golden State Warriors fans will take way too far.