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Simons finished with 13 points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in his first visit to Portland since the offseason trade that sent him to Boston.
The Mavericks’ comeback attempt came up just short in Portland as Dallas has now dropped six straight games on the road.
The Portland Trail Blazers are looking for their second win in as many nights after taking down the Celtics 114-108 as +9.5 underdogs on Sunday. On the flip si
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Begging, praying and, ultimately, a clutch-time win for the Trail Blazers over the Mavericks
Klay Thompson’s last-second three-pointer caromed off the rim and the Blazers escaped with a 125-122 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night at the Moda Center.
Dallas showed fight late in Monday night’s game, but couldn’t capitalize on a promising opportunity in Portland.
PORTLAND, Ore. – Jrue Holiday has no hard feelings toward the Boston Celtics after they traded him over the offseason. In fact, he said Sunday he was grateful for the way Brad Stevens handled the situation.
Heading into Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Davis is listed as "questionable" with right adductor soreness. He was also listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings before being ruled out, and it seems like the same situation could happen here.
Portland faces Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the fourth time this season.
The Cs saw their four-game win streak snapped by the Trail Blazers as the rest of Boston's roster had a rough night on both ends of the court.