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.

Now, beating the Trail Blazers in a close contest typically wouldn't be something to boast about, but Dallas is without both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are sidelined with i

This game was originally supposed to be at 8:30 ET/7:30 CT, but due to inclement weather getting ready to hit the Dallas area, the NBA has moved the game up to 7:30 ET/6:30 CT. Temperatures will reach freezing levels throughout the weekend, but the rain and snow expected had the NBA worried about team and fan safety.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers game were available on Ticketmaster for as little as $15 on Thursday morning.

The Blazers blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter to lose at the Mavericks, who were without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

The Blazers have won two of their last three including a 119-100 win last night in New Orleans against the Pelicans. Deni Avdija led Portland with 26 points. The Mavericks smacked the Lakers 118-97 in Dallas Tuesday night. No Luka. No Kyrie. No Problem. Quentin Grimes has 23 off the bench for the Mavs.

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Thursday’s NBA schedule includes the Dallas Mavericks (21-16) playing at home against Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers (13-23) at American Airlines Center. The game starts at 8:30

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.

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 played the fourth and final matchup of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, with an early start time due to inclement weather in the Dallas area. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving remain out for the Mavs, but they did get Daniel Gafford back already.