The Portland Trail Blazers faced a challenging matchup against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center, ultimately losing 117-111 despite appearing to have control until the final moments.
A late-game surge from Dallas, featuring a crucial 16-0 run, allowed them to snatch victory from the Blazers' grasp. Head coach Chauncey Billups and forward Toumani Camara expressed their frustrations postgame, particularly regarding a controversial no-call when Camara was hit by Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.
Billups described the contact as a potential foul, noting that Camara's reaction indicated his displeasure with the officiating, which was unusual for the typically composed player.
