PREVIEW: The Dallas Mavericks (3-10) aim to halt a four-game home losing skid when hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (6-6) on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Trail Blazers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Mavericks , but this matchup tells a deeper story than the betting line suggests. Portland brings elite offensive rebounding ranked second league-wide at 32.6%, combined with third-ranked tempo and a high-frequency rim-attacking approach. However, the Blazers' third-ranked quick pace could work against them, as they rank 30th in both three-point shooting efficiency and rim attack efficiency , suggesting their aggressive style doesn't always translate to consistent scoring. Dallas counters with the league's best perimeter defense, allowing just 36.2% three-point attempts, and maintains a quick fourth-ranked pace of their own. The Mavericks' weaknesses center on poor offensive rebounding at 22.1% (ranked 27th) and inefficient free throw shooting at 74.8% , adding to their offensive struggles. The Mavs have lost 15 of their last 20 games , while Portland has dropped four of their last six , setting up a clash between two teams desperately seeking momentum. Dallas will be without Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and Dante Exum, while Portland is missing Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson , making this a matchup of depleted rosters looking to prove their remaining players can compete.