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3 Keys as the Dallas Mavericks Head to Rip City to Take on the Trail Blazers

By Sam Casey
Mar 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the fourth quarter of at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the fourth quarter of at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Blazers won the game 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 7, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers 111-101 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers 111-101 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Slow Down Damian Lillard

With the Blazers, the game plan has to be centered around Lillard. He is what makes the Portland offense tick. Averaging 26.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, Lillard is one of the toughest matchups in the league.

Look for Wesley Matthews to likely spend some time assigned to Lillard after he did a stellar job in the Mavs last trip to Portland.

Also, new point guard sensation Yogi Ferrell should have some time guarding Lillard. He did a solid job when assigned to Kyrie Irving in the Mavs trumping of the Cavaliers, and will look to continue this trend tonight.

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