PORTLAND, Ore. -- The overall records don't look good, but the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers show impressive recent results as they square off Friday night at Moda Center.
The Trail Blazers (22-28) have won four of their last five, while the Mavericks (19-30) have triumphed in three straight games and eight of their last 11.
"Two hot teams right now," Portland center Mason Plumlee said. "We're looking forward to the matchup."
Portland and Dallas have split two meetings this season. The Blazers won 105-95 in Dallas on Nov.