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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, right, pulls up for a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers defenders Malcolm Brogdon, left, and Shaedon Sharpe, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Mavs finish sweep of Blazers with 139-103 win

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, right, pulls up for a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers defenders Malcolm Brogdon, left, and Shaedon Sharpe, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

January 5, 2024, 8:11pm Blazers

Kyrie Irving scored 24 points with fellow All-Star Luka Doncic sidelined by a sore ankle, and the Dallas Mavericks swept a two-game home set against Portland by beating the Trail Blazers 139-103 on Friday night. Read story

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Indianapolis.

NBA’s wild night: 5 teams score 140 points, 4 teams score 130 in losses

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Indianapolis.

January 3, 2024, 11:30pm National Sports

There had never been a day in NBA history where five teams all scored at least 140 points. And there had never been a day where the league saw four teams all score at least 130 points in losses. That is, until Wednesday. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Doncic scores 41 as Mavs blow out Blazers 126-97

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

January 3, 2024, 8:26pm Blazers

Luka Doncic scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 29 in his second game back from a heel injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Portland Trail Blazers 126-97 on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Portland, Ore.

Blazers beat Spurs 134-128 to split 2-game set in Portland

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Portland, Ore.

December 29, 2023, 9:50pm Blazers

Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon each scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of San Antonio rookie star Victor Wembanyama's absence to beat the Spurs 134-128 on Friday night for a split in the two-game set. Read story

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown, center, as forward Jerami Grant, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.

Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs snap 5-game skid with win over Blazers

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown, center, as forward Jerami Grant, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.

December 28, 2023, 10:02pm Blazers

Victor Wembanyama had 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, right, celebrates his 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Portland, Ore.

Simons, Reath lead Blazers past the Kings, 130-113

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, right, celebrates his 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Portland, Ore.

December 26, 2023, 9:55pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 29 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 130-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Danilo Gallinari (88) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

Blazers come up short against Wizards, lose 118-117

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Danilo Gallinari (88) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

December 21, 2023, 10:06pm Blazers

Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards held off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-117 on Thursday night for their fifth victory of the season. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, left, drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Blazers won 109-104.

Blazers erase 22-point deficit for 109-04 win over Suns

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, left, drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. The Blazers won 109-104.

December 19, 2023, 10:36pm Blazers

DeAndre Ayton had a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds, Anfernee Simons had 23 points and seven rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 109-104 and snap a seven-game losing streak. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, front, is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, right, and forward Jerami Grant, left, in the closing seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.

Blazers rally but fall short in 118-114 loss to Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, front, is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, right, and forward Jerami Grant, left, in the closing seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.

December 17, 2023, 9:03pm Blazers

Klay Thompson scored 28 points on a night Stephen Curry’s 3-pointer streak ended at 268 games and the Golden State Warriors held off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114 on Sunday for their second straight victory. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Luka Doncic has triple-double in Mavericks’ 131-120 victory over Trail Blazers

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

December 16, 2023, 9:06pm National Sports

Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 131-120 on Saturday night. Read story