Update: Jerami Grant is available while Scoot Henderson is out. Kyrie Irving is out for Dallas, but Luka Doncic is available.

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The Portland Trail Blazers will have a few advantages working in their favor when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

After Saturday night’s 106-94 win at the Utah Jazz, the Mavericks are making their second consecutive game.

In addition, superstar guard Luka Doncic could not play. Doncic has missed five straight games with a right wrist sprain. He was listed as doubtful before Saturday before being ruled out.

The Mavericks remain formidable even without Doncic. In fact, they are 5-1 in their last six games without him. That means they are 7-7 with Doncic in action this season.

Forecast: Given Doncic’s uncertainty and the fact that Dallas has played better without him, judging this game is a challenge. So let’s base this pick on the fact that Dallas played on Saturday night while the Blazers had the night off and go with Portland.

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS

What: Trail Blazers (8-12) vs. Mavericks (12-8), 6 p.m., Saturday.

Where: Moda Center.

Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).

TV channel: KATU Charge (Antenna: 2.2 in Portland. Comcast: 302 and 1170. DirecTV: 688-1. Dish: Available January 1).

How to watch: Rip City TV Network. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE using an HDTV antenna at your local ABC affiliate (2.2 fee in Portland). These antennas are very easy to install and cost around $20. You can purchase one at your local Bi-Mart or Fred Meyer, or purchase one online at Walmart or Amazon and have it shipped quickly to your home. Here are some instructions for setting up an HDTV antenna on your TV or other display. You can find out more about which channel Rip City TV Network is on near you using the channel finder here.

OPPORTUNITIES (Oregon Lottery/DraftKings)

Money line: POR +205 | DAL-250

Spread: POR +6 | Over/Under: 227.5

INJURIES

Blazer: Kris Murray (bruised sternum) and Jeremiah Grant (Left knee sprain) are possible. Scoot Henderson (left quadriceps bruise), Robert Williams III (Concussion Protocol), Donovan Clingan (left knee sprain) and Matisse Thybulle (Right ankle sprain) are excluded.

Outsider: Luka Doncic (Right wrist sprain) is possible. Kyrie Irving (shoulder soreness), Dante Exum (wrist injury) and Klay Thompson (left foot plantar fascia) were out Saturday in Utah.

Next

The Blazers play at the LA Clippers (12-9) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.