Damian Lillard extended the Dallas Mavericks' season-opening misery on the court. Dirk Nowitzki's aching Achilles continued it off the court. Lillard scored 27 of his season-high 42 points in the second half to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-95 victory over Dallas on Friday night, sending the Mavericks to the first 0-5 start in their 37-year franchise history.
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