Mavericks Edge Trail Blazers in Tight Contest
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center
Dallas Mavericks 100, Portland Trail Blazers 93, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers?
Dallas Mavericks beat Portland Trail Blazers 100-93 at Moda Center on March 27, 2026.
Who was favored in Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers?
Portland Trail Blazers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 100-93 at the Moda Center. This victory marks the Mavericks' third win against the Trail Blazers in their season series, improving their record to 3-1 over Portland this season. The Trail Blazers, despite their recent strong home performance, were unable to secure a win, falling to a home record of 37-39.
The Trail Blazers entered this game with a solid home record of 37-38 and had been performing well recently, winning seven of their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 118.4 points scored while allowing 108.1 points in that span. Their last two home games showcased their offensive prowess, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 and the Brooklyn Nets 134-99. However, the Blazers faced challenges due to injuries, with Shaedon Sharpe ruled out due to a knee issue, while both Damian Lillard and Ja Morant were listed as day-to-day with Achilles and elbow injuries, respectively.
On the other hand, the Mavericks have struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 24-50. Their recent form has been poor, losing eight of their last ten games and currently on a five-game losing streak. They averaged 118.7 points scored but allowed 129.7 points during this stretch. Their most recent game ended in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, with a score of 135-142. The Mavericks also faced injury concerns, with key players Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II all listed as day-to-day due to knee and foot injuries.
In terms of their head-to-head meetings, the Trail Blazers have struggled against the Mavericks, with a record of 2-4 in their last six encounters. The last meeting before this game saw the Blazers winning 125-122 at home on December 30, 2025. However, the Mavericks had previously defeated the Blazers 138-133 in their earlier matchup on November 17, 2025.
Betting lines from DraftKings indicated that the Trail Blazers were favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 240.5. The odds for the Trail Blazers to win straight up were -500, while the Mavericks were priced at +380.
The game saw a competitive atmosphere, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Key moments in the fourth quarter included a crucial three-point jumper by Jrue Holiday, which tied the game at 92, followed by a series of scoring plays from Marvin Bagley III that pushed the Mavericks ahead. The final moments were marked by free throws from Brandon Williams and Naji Marshall, sealing the victory for Dallas.
Overall, this game highlighted the Mavericks' resilience despite their overall struggles this season, while the Trail Blazers will need to address their injury concerns moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | POR -10.5 | 240.5 o -112 / u -108 | Dallas Mavericks +380 · Portland Trail Blazers -500 |
Injury report
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
Leaders
- PointsJrue Holiday23Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsDeni Avdija6Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDonovan Clingan17Portland Trail Blazers
- PointsMarvin Bagley III26Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsBrandon Williams5Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsMarvin Bagley III9Dallas Mavericks
Recent form
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W2118.4 scored · 108.1 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W130-99vs Milwaukee BucksMar 26
- W134-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 24
- L112-128at Denver NuggetsMar 22
- W108-104at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 21
- W127-119at Indiana PacersMar 18
- W114-95at Brooklyn NetsMar 16
- L103-109at Philadelphia 76ersMar 15
- W124-114vs Utah JazzMar 14
- L101-103vs Charlotte HornetsMar 11
- W131-111vs Indiana PacersMar 9
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L5118.7 scored · 129.7 allowed per game2-4 away
- L135-142at Denver NuggetsMar 26
- L131-137vs Golden State WarriorsMar 24
- L131-138vs LA ClippersMar 22
- L120-135vs Atlanta HawksMar 19
- L111-129at New Orleans PelicansMar 17
- W130-120at Cleveland CavaliersMar 15
- L105-138vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 13
- W120-112at Memphis GrizzliesMar 13
- L112-124at Atlanta HawksMar 10
- L92-122at Toronto RaptorsMar 8
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Dallas Mavericks | Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-81 | 31-79 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 7-24 | 8-30 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 27 |
| Free throws | 21-30 | 23-33 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 34 |
| Assists | 24 | 16 |
| Steals | 12 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 24 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 33 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 83 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter64-62Naji Marshall makes layup
- 3rd Quarter64-64Deni Avdija makes 10-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter64-66Toumani Camara makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter67-66Marvin Bagley III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Klay Thompson assists)
- 3rd Quarter69-66Marvin Bagley III makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter71-66Marvin Bagley III makes two point shot (Klay Thompson assists)
- 3rd Quarter71-68Jrue Holiday makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter71-70Deni Avdija makes running layup
- 3rd Quarter72-70Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-70Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-70Marvin Bagley III makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Johnson assists)
- 3rd Quarter76-71Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-72Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-72Klay Thompson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-73Scoot Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-74Scoot Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter79-76Scoot Henderson makes running layup
- 4th Quarter81-76Dwight Powell makes running layup (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 4th Quarter82-76Naji Marshall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-76Naji Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-78Jrue Holiday makes 4-foot layup (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter85-78Cooper Flagg makes 1-foot running dunk (Ryan Nembhard assists)
- 4th Quarter85-81Scoot Henderson makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter87-81Brandon Williams makes 9-foot fade away jump shot
- 4th Quarter87-82Matisse Thybulle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter87-83Matisse Thybulle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter89-83Brandon Williams makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter89-85Matisse Thybulle makes driving layup (Scoot Henderson assists)
- 4th Quarter91-85Naji Marshall makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Marvin Bagley III assists)
- 4th Quarter92-85Marvin Bagley III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-87Deni Avdija makes driving layup (Toumani Camara assists)
- 4th Quarter92-89Deni Avdija makes 2-foot two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
- 4th Quarter92-92Jrue Holiday makes 22-foot three point jumper (Scoot Henderson assists)
- 4th Quarter94-92Marvin Bagley III makes layup (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter96-92Marvin Bagley III makes dunk (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter97-92Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-92Naji Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-93Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-93Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-93Brandon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland Trail Blazers, below favours Dallas Mavericks.
Venue
- Moda CenterPortland, OR
- Attendance17701
- OfficialsNick Buchert, Tyler Ricks, John Butler
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