GAME THREAD: Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

WHO: Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

WHAT: Another chance to beat the best in the West.

WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. CT

HOW: FSSW

THE STORY: Rajon Rondo is still out for a bit, but the Mavs managed fine without him AND Dirk against a Kings team that has given them fits in the past - and on the second night of a back to back, no less! That all seems borderline positive, so I'll be curious to see what they can do on a day's rest and with a homestand (!) in front of them. Portland obviously is a better team than the Kings, so we'll see.

Check out Kate's previews while you wait and LEGOOOOOOO MAVERICKS.