Anfernee Simons received an important injury update ahead of the Trail Blazers' game on Thursday night against the Magic.

The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month.

The Dallas Mavericks showed out on “Seats for Soldiers Night” in a 117-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center on Thursday evening.

The Dallas Mavericks played the fourth and final matchup of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, with an early start time due to inclement weather in the Dallas area. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving remain out for the Mavs, but they did get Daniel Gafford back already.

With Dereck Lively II expected to miss the next 2-3 months, Gafford is ready to handle a bigger role in Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks sought a two-game winning streak, and so did the Portland Trail Blazers, as the two West teams entered Thursday night’s game. The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers 117-111 at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night.

Those who braved Dallas’ winter storm Thursday night got to witness a thrilling 117-111 comeback victory at American Airlines Center.

The Blazers blew an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter to lose at the Mavericks, who were without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Dereck Lively II added season highs with 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Mavericks, who are still without All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has won two straight following a season-long five-game losing streak. Anfernee Simons and ...

The Portland Trail Blazers held the upper hand most of the way only to be overtaken in the fourth quarter of a 117-111 loss in Dallas on Thursday.Shaedon Sharpe

Jaden Hardy scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, P.J. Washington had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks used a late 16-0 run to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111.

Dereck Lively II added season highs with 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Mavericks ... Irving. Dallas has won two straight following a season-long five-game losing streak. Anfernee Simons ...