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3 thoughts from a Dallas Mavericks win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 126-97

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January 3, 2024

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.

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McAllen Welcomes Texas Hockey | Dallas Stars

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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May 29, 2026

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. Authorities say at least three people, including a child, were killed. Other residents are unaccounted for.

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

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May 28, 2026

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

Jarams will always be top in our hearts.

Lauren Drewes Daniels

Arguments about the best doughnut shops can get heated. We have our own personal top 10 favorites. And we have issues with DoorDash’s list below. So, let’s dive right into this sweet, round confection with a hole in the middle.

For National Donut Day, which is Friday, June 5, for all those who celebrate, DoorDash has a roundup of the top 100-rated small and medium-sized donut shops on DoorDash. The list includes local businesses across 86 cities and 25 states.

To be considered for the Donut Day Dozens list, the bakery must be small or medium-sized, have fewer than 10 stores, and have at least 1,000 reviews. The shops with the highest average consumer ratings from April 2025 to April 2026 were chosen.

Of the 21 donut shops chosen across Texas, 13 are located in North Texas.

North Texas bakeries named best doughnuts

Morning Donuts – Dallas, TX
Baker’s Dozen Donuts – Cross Roads, TX
Busy B’s Bakery – North Richland Hills, TX
Donut House Plano – Plano, TX
Donut King #3 – Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Donuts – Crowley, TX
Earnest Donuts – Lewisville, TX
Four Seasons Donuts – Irving, TX
Jin’s Donuts – Farmers Branch, TX
Master Donut – The Colony, TX
Stacy Donuts – McKinney, TX
TWISTY DONUTS MANSFIELD – Mansfield, TX

A few misses

There are some obvious big misses here. Like La Rue in Trinity Groves, which apparently was left off because it has fewer than 1,000 reviews. We awarded this chef-driven shop Best Doughnuts in 2025 for pushing out top-tier confections every morning and a seasonal menu that will both win you over and break your heart. They’re also using only beef tallow in the fryers now.

And no Jarams? The shop on Preston Road has a 4.7 average rating on DoorDash, and it appears 4.8 was the cutoff. The family-owned Jarams is one of the best shops in Dallas.

As is Detour Donuts in Frisco. This is run by an ambitious young baker who draws long lines for themed doughnuts and a rotating menu.

Beyond North Texas …

The rest of the awarded donut shops were mostly located in Houston, with a sprinkle in San Antonio. Shops were listed in alphabetical order, and not with any sort of numbered ranking system.