PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers off guard.
First it was Jason Kidd, then it was Peja Stojakovic — as if defending Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t enough.
The surprising success of those two veterans has put the Mavs in control as they head to Portland with a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Blazers.
So it begs the question, who will break out for Dallas in Game 3 Thursday night at the Rose Garden? Jason Terry? Shawn Marion? Nowitzki says the Mavs have been trying to spread it around all season.
But even collectively, visiting the Rose Garden could pose a challenge for the Mavs. They split the regular season series against the Blazers, with each team winning on their home court twice.
