Dallas, TX
3 thoughts from a Dallas Mavericks win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 126-97
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night in Dallas, winning 126-97. The game was never in doubt, as it was clear from the tip the Blazers never had a chance to keep up with the Mavericks. Dallas just picked Portland apart methodically while the starters were in, at one point pushing to a 30-point lead early in the third quarter.
As such, there’s really no gameplay to break down here. The Blazers are one of the worst teams in the league, and they played especially bad tonight. The Mavericks, pretty close to full strength, didn’t play with their food tonight and never let Portland get in the game. It’s the type of win you’d like to see from a team trying to secure at least a top-six seed in the playoffs.
Luka Doncic led all scorers with 41 points. Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 14 off the bench. Shaedon Sharpe led the Blazers with 16.
Here are three thoughts from the game:
Kyrie shook the rust off
In his second game back, Irving looked good, especially to start the game. He scored 22 points in the first half. The other half of the Mavericks’ superstar back court seemed to be playing close to the level he was when he was injured. Dallas desperately needs his production in order to stay competitive while giving Doncic some time to rest. A couple of exhibition games against Portland will definitely help get Irving’s rhythm back.
The Mavericks got to the line often
There wasn’t much the Mavericks could do wrong tonight against the Blazers. They shot 43 percent from deep, and 50 percent overall. Despite this, though, they still put their heads down, drove to the rim, and drew fouls. They shot 41 free throws. Unfortunately, the same old Dallas free throw ghosts haunted them at the charity stripe, as they only shot 70 percent on these freebies. Luckily it didn’t matter tonight.
Lively’s ankle is twisted—again
Lively went down in the third quarter after twisting his ankle. The Mavericks called it a sprained ankle and he didn’t return to the game. Lively missed four games already when spraining the same ankle against these same Blazers a few weeks ago. Dallas really missed his presence in the paint while he was out. Dwight Powell will be around, of course, but Maxi Kleber is out, and as far as I can tell, Jason Kidd has forgotten Richaun Holmes is on the roster, so the Mavericks’ big man rotation is severely compromised if Lively misses more games.
Dallas, TX
Man dies after dog attack in Dallas home, police say
A man has died after a dog attacked him inside a home in North Texas on Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Dallas police officers responded to a call in the 4100 block of Esmalda Drive at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Investigators determined the man was attacked by a dog inside a residence in the 4100 block of Pringle Drive.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.
According to a press release, the Dallas Police Department is treating the case as a homicide.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Kenneth Castoral at 469‑781‑1261 or by email at kenneth.castoral@dallaspolice.gov.
Dallas, TX
Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025
Photos by Allison McLean
According to the Chinese New Year, 2025 was the year of the snake, and Dallas shed more than its fair share of restaurants and bars.
We actually started off on a high note with the closure of Salt Bae’s restaurant, Nusr-Et, which had the audacity to charge upwards of $1,000 for a steak.
After that, local favorites started dropping like flies. Many leases seemed to come to an end with an increase in demand for space sending rent skyrocketing. Along with rising food costs, local restaurants are taking a hit.
It’s not all bad, though. Peppered into the mix are some restaurants and bars in Dallas that closed, but were remodeled and reimagined into new concepts. Others are looking for new spaces with lower rent. The rest, however, are gone for good.
The beginning of this year will likely be no better than the last, and it’s as good a time as ever to get out and support your favorite local spots. Money tight? We know where to go.
These are all the Dallas restaurants that closed in 2025.
Dallas, TX
Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis facing possible season-ending surgery on hand
Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis might be facing season-ending left hand surgery after being injured in Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported on Friday.
Davis reportedly underwent an MRI exam on Friday that showed ligament damage in the hand. Davis reportedly will seek a second opinion to see if surgery is needed.
ESPN reported Davis would miss at least six weeks if surgery is avoided.
Davis was injured with 2:52 left in the 116-114 loss while defending Utah star Lauri Markkanen on a drive to the basket. Davis was in obvious pain after the play and left the contest with 2:08 remaining after he was holding the hand and unable to defend Markkanen’s next basket.
The timing of the injury could affect Dallas’ trade plans. The club reportedly planned to shop Davis prior to the 5 February trade deadline.
Davis hasn’t even been with the Mavericks for a year yet. He came over in the controversial and disastrous deal in which star Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis, who turns 33 in March, is making $54.1m this season. He is due to make $58.5m next season and has a player option for $62.8m in 2027-28.
Davis has played in just 29 games for the Mavericks – nine last season and 20 this season.
He is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots this season. He is a 10-time All-Star.
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