Mavericks Edge Trail Blazers in Overtime Thriller
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks 138, Portland Trail Blazers 133, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks?
Dallas Mavericks beat Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 at American Airlines Center on November 16, 2025.
In a thrilling encounter at the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime. This victory improves the Mavericks' record against the Trail Blazers to 2-0 in their current season series, having previously won their earlier meeting 117-111 on January 10, 2025.
The Mavericks entered this game with a home record of 4-10 and were struggling, having lost their last three games. Their recent form showed a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, averaging 108.2 points scored while allowing 113.4 points per game. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 114.0 points but allowed 119.0 points, indicating defensive struggles. Their most recent game before facing the Trail Blazers was a loss to the LA Clippers, where they fell 127-133.
The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, had a slightly better away record of 6-7 and were 5-5 in their last ten games. They averaged 119.4 points scored and allowed 121.3 points during that stretch. However, they were coming off a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, where they lost 116-140. Despite their recent inconsistency, they managed to secure a win against the New Orleans Pelicans just two games prior.
In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Mavericks had three players listed as day-to-day: Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, all dealing with knee or foot issues. The Trail Blazers were without Shaedon Sharpe, who was out with a knee injury, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively.
The market had priced the Mavericks as favorites in this matchup, reflecting their home advantage. However, the Trail Blazers' recent form and ability to score made them a formidable opponent. The conditions in the arena were typical for a late November game, with both teams looking to capitalize on the opportunity to improve their standings.
Fans watching the game were treated to a closely contested battle that extended into overtime. The final moments of regulation saw both teams exchanging leads, but it was the Mavericks who ultimately secured the victory in the extra period. Key plays in overtime included a series of driving layups and free throws that kept the score tight until the final whistle. Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington were among the standout performers during this tense overtime, contributing crucial points that helped seal the Mavericks' win.
Overall, the Mavericks' ability to hold off the Trail Blazers in a high-scoring affair showcased their resilience, despite their recent struggles. This victory could serve as a much-needed boost as they look to improve their season moving forward.
Injury report
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsCooper Flagg21Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsD'Angelo Russell7Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsNaji Marshall9Dallas Mavericks
- PointsShaedon Sharpe36Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsDeni Avdija7Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDonovan Clingan11Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 2-8Streak L3108.2 scored · 113.4 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L127-133vs LA ClippersNov 15
- L114-123vs Phoenix SunsNov 13
- L114-116vs Milwaukee BucksNov 11
- W111-105at Washington WizardsNov 9
- L104-118at Memphis GrizzliesNov 8
- L99-101vs New Orleans PelicansNov 6
- L102-110at Houston RocketsNov 4
- L110-122at Detroit PistonsNov 2
- W107-105vs Indiana PacersOct 30
- L94-101vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 28
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1119.4 scored · 121.3 allowed per game3-4 away
- L116-140at Houston RocketsNov 15
- W125-117at New Orleans PelicansNov 13
- L112-115at Orlando MagicNov 11
- L131-136at Miami HeatNov 9
- W121-119vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 6
- L115-123vs Los Angeles LakersNov 4
- W109-107vs Denver NuggetsNov 1
- W136-134at Utah JazzOct 30
- W122-108at Los Angeles LakersOct 28
- L107-114at LA ClippersOct 27
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 46-113 | 48-95 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 14-47 | 15-34 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 44 |
| Free throws | 27-32 | 27-40 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 53 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 22 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 34 |
| Assists | 26 | 33 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 56 | 62 |
| Fouls | 32 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 4th Quarter104-104Naji Marshall makes two point shot (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter104-105Naji Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter106-105Robert Williams III makes 1-foot dunk (Jerami Grant assists)
- 4th Quarter106-108P.J. Washington makes 25-foot three point jumper (Max Christie assists)
- 4th Quarter106-111Max Christie makes 22-foot three point jumper (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 4th Quarter107-111Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-111Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-112Brandon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-112Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-112Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-113Daniel Gafford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-113Deni Avdija makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-115Daniel Gafford makes dunk
- 4th Quarter114-115Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter115-115Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter116-115Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter117-115Jerami Grant makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter117-117Cooper Flagg makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter118-117Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-118Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT118-120Brandon Williams makes driving layup
- OT120-120Shaedon Sharpe makes 9-foot two point shot
- OT120-122Daniel Gafford makes 3-foot two point shot (Max Christie assists)
- OT120-123Daniel Gafford makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT123-123Shaedon Sharpe makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- OT123-125Cooper Flagg makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- OT125-125Deni Avdija makes 21-foot jumper (Toumani Camara assists)
- OT126-125Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT126-126P.J. Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT126-128Cooper Flagg makes 5-foot two point shot
- OT129-128Jerami Grant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
- OT129-129Daniel Gafford makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT129-130Daniel Gafford makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT129-132P.J. Washington makes 1-foot dunk (Cooper Flagg assists)
- OT129-134Daniel Gafford makes driving layup (Max Christie assists)
- OT131-134Jerami Grant makes driving layup
- OT131-136Brandon Williams makes driving layup
- OT131-137Naji Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT133-137Toumani Camara makes dunk
- OT133-138Max Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Mavericks, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
- Attendance18808
- OfficialsMichael Smith, David Guthrie, Andy Nagy
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