Following a stretch of seven in eight games at home, the Blazers hit the road tonight to take on the Mavericks. Dallas has been able to manufacture offense largely behind the efforts of Dirk Nowitzki, Monta Ellis and Vince Carter, but the defense has lagged pretty far behind.  Pre-game today at 4:35 p.m., tip-off at 5:30 p.m. on KBND.