The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night in Portland, falling 136-119. The Mavericks trailed most of the game, and were never able to make a serious run past the first quarter. The loss drops the Mavericks to 24-20 on the year, 5th in the Western Conference. The win brings the Blazers to record to 20-222, 12th in the West.
Damian Lillard led all scorers with 36 points and added 10 assists. Jusef Nurkic chipped in 22 points. Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavericks with 25 points, while Reggie Bullock scored 24 (more on him in a minute).