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Mavericks vs Trail Blazers final: the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-122 on December 29, 2025 at Moda Center, Portland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 29 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 122 |
| Trail Blazers | 42 | 33 | 22 | 28 | 125 |
Top Performers
Mavericks
- 25 PTS Max Christie
- 10 REB Daniel Gafford
- 8 AST Cooper Flagg
Trail Blazers
- 27 PTS Deni Avdija
- 11 REB Donovan Clingan
- 11 AST Deni Avdija
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Box Score
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 29 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Max Christie G | 28 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 4-4 | -12 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 17 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 25 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +2 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 35 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6-20 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Naji Marshall F | 29 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Brandon Williams G | 30 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 6-6 | 0 |
| Caleb Martin F | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Klay Thompson G | 19 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-10 | 1-3 | +10 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 17 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
Portland Trail Blazers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidy Cissoko G | 21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-8 | 1-6 | 3-4 | -6 |
| Deni Avdija F | 39 | 27 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9-18 | 1-6 | 8-12 | +5 |
| Donovan Clingan C | 28 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Shaedon Sharpe G | 33 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-23 | 2-5 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Toumani Camara F | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caleb Love G | 34 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-15 | 6-10 | 2-2 | +9 |
| Robert Williams III CF | 19 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Yang Hansen C | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Rayan Rupert GF | 27 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Recap
The Trail Blazers beat the Mavericks on a 13-point first quarter lead that Portland carried to the final buzzer. The win moves Portland to 14-19, while Dallas falls to 12-22.
A 42-29 opening quarter set the pace. Portland led Mavericks 75-63 at halftime, and Dallas won the second, third and fourth quarters by 1, 8 and 1 points. That cut the gap to 4 after three, but Portland held on to win 125-122. The Trail Blazers made 16 of 41 from three, while the Mavericks hit 11 of 32.
Deni Avdija led Portland with 27 points and 11 assists. Max Christie answered with 25 points for Dallas, and Daniel Gafford grabbed 10 rebounds. Portland out-rebounded Dallas 48-41, and Donovan Clingan had 11 of those boards.
The number to know: 33 assists for Dallas, against 27 for Portland, and the Mavericks still lost because of the 13-point hole after one quarter.
Team Stats
| Mavericks | Stat | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| 46-91 | Field Goals | 46-97 |
| 50.5% | FG % | 47.4% |
| 11-32 | 3-Pointers | 16-41 |
| 34.4% | 3P % | 39.0% |
| 19-24 | Free Throws | 17-22 |
| 79.2% | FT % | 77.3% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 33 | Assists | 27 |
| 6 | Steals | 3 |
| 7 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 19 | Fouls | 24 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mavericks | 56.6% | 10.6% | 20.5% | 0.209 |
 Trail Blazers | 55.7% | 12.3% | 34.0% | 0.175 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 29, 202510:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Mavericks WFAA / KFAA · Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network
- Arena
- Moda CenterPortland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Mavericks last 5
- L @ Kings 107-113 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Warriors 116-126 Dec 25, 2025
- W vs Nuggets 131-130 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Pelicans 113-119 Dec 22, 2025
- L @ 76ers 114-121 Dec 20, 2025
Trail Blazers last 5
- W vs Celtics 114-108 Dec 28, 2025
- L vs Clippers 103-119 Dec 26, 2025
- L vs Magic 106-110 Dec 23, 2025
- L vs Pistons 102-110 Dec 22, 2025
- W @ Kings 98-93 Dec 20, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 27, 2026 Mavericks @ Trail Blazers 100-93
- Nov 16, 2025 Trail Blazers @ Mavericks 133-138
More NBA Games on Dec 29, 2025
- Final
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Charlotte Hornets3-1113Top: Miller 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2115
Washington Wizards2-2101Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Black 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3120
Brooklyn Nets0-4107Top: Jr. 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2123
Miami Heat0-4147Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3130
New Orleans Pelicans0-3125Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2119
Houston Rockets4-0126Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2129
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0140Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1136
Chicago Bulls1-3101Top: Reid 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
San Antonio Spurs2-2101Top: Allen 27 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Mavericks vs Trail Blazers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28; Trail Blazers host the Grizzlies Oct 29.
Mavericks vs Trail Blazers FAQs
Who won Mavericks vs Trail Blazers on Dec 29, 2025?
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-122 on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Moda Center in Portland. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 27 points.
What are the Mavericks and Trail Blazers records?
After this game the Mavericks were 12-22 and the Trail Blazers were 14-19 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Mavericks vs Trail Blazers?
Max Christie scored 25 for the Mavericks. Deni Avdija scored 27 for the Trail Blazers.
Who leads the Mavericks vs Trail Blazers season series?
The Mavericks lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Mavericks vs Trail Blazers game?
The Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 100-93 on Mar 27, 2026 on the road.
Where was Mavericks vs Trail Blazers played?
At Moda Center in Portland, the home arena of the Portland Trail Blazers.
What was the score by quarter in Mavericks vs Trail Blazers?
Mavericks-Trail Blazers: Q1 29-42, Q2 34-33, Q3 30-22, Q4 29-28.
What is next for the Mavericks and Trail Blazers?
Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET; Trail Blazers host the Grizzlies on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET.