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.

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SportsLine's model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Tuesday

Trail Blazers face the Mavericks in Dallas, the Grizzlies battle the Rockets, plus other exciting league-wide games around the association.

The Trail Blazers sport the fifth-worst defensive rating in the NBA, and the matchup will be particularly favorable for Grimes. Portland has allowed opposing SGs to average 35.8 PRAs this season.

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The Portland Trail Blazers could very well end their five-game road trip with a winning record. The Blazers, 5-15 on the road this season and 2-2 on their current trip, play Thursday night at the Dallas Mavericks after dominating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-100 on Wednesday.

The Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers – their first win since Luka Doncic was injured on Christmas.  Wit