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Rookie Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks past the Blazers 138-133 in OT, ending a three-game losing streak while reaching a career milestone.
The difference in performance and comfort from Cooper Flagg's debut to now has been night and day. The Dallas Mavericks' rookie and No. 1 overall pick in the 20
Grayson Allen will miss his second game in a row on Tuesday when the Phoenix Suns take on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers face a significant blow as Damian Lillard is sidelined for the 2025-26 NBA season due to a torn Achilles tendon. The star guar
Portland: The Blazers have not released an injury report, but Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb surgery) and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) will not play.
Behind another standout performance from Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks secured a 138–133 overtime victory vs. Blazers on Sunday.
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. Houston finished 52-30 overall, 31-21 in Western Conference action and 29-12 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Rockets shot 45.5% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range last season.
The Portland Trail Blazers end a five-game road swing on Sunday against a Dallas Mavericks team closing out a four-game homestand.