The Dallas Mavericks clawed back from down double-digits to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night, using a 16-0 run in the final few minutes to finally take control of the game. They would have never been able to stay afloat if it wasn't for an unsuspecting hero.

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. The win represented a second consecutive victory for Dallas. Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element of his game that has improved in his second season.

Jaden Hardy addressed the Mavericks' victory on Thursday against the Trail Blazers amid Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's injury absences.

Having just played yesterday, the Portland Trail Blazers will head out on the road to face off against the Dallas Mavericks at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at American Airlines Center. The two teams worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley has made waves over his comments about LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Following the team's latest performance, the Hall of Fame forward did not hold back with thoughts on where they stand.

Updated: The game has been moved to 4:30 p.m. Robert Williams III (rest) and Jerami Grant (face contusion) are out. • • • The Portland Trail Blazers could very well end their five-game road trip with a winning record.

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers have pushed up the start of their game on Thursday. The game will now begin at 6:30 p.m. The doors to the AAC will open at 5 p.m. DALLAS - The game between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers has been moved up due to today's weather.

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