PORTLAND — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist harm and had 36 factors within the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Path Blazers on Sunday night time.
Doncic, who missed 5 video games, additionally had 13 assists within the Mavericks’ fourth straight win.
The Mavs had been lacking Kyrie Irving, who had 30 factors in a 106-94 win Saturday over the Utah Jazz, due to a sore shoulder. The Mavs had been additionally with out Klay Thompson (left foot), Dereck Vigorous II (proper knee) and Naji Marshall (sickness). Anfernee Simons had 27 factors, together with 24 within the third quarter, for the Blazers.
Dallas led by 112-101 after Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer within the fourth quarter, however the Blazers got here again to tie it at 127 on Deni Avdija’s three-point play with 1:54 left.
P.J. Washington answered with a 3-pointer from the baseline for Dallas, and the Blazers couldn’t catch up.
Portland led by as many as 10 factors within the opening quarter, however the Mavs closed the hole for a 61-58 lead on the half. Quentin Grimes’ dunk gave Dallas a 79-67 lead within the third, and the Mavs held a 100-97 benefit going into the ultimate interval.
Takeaways
Mavericks: Heart Daniel Gafford was inadvertently hit within the face within the first quarter and was handled on the ground earlier than heading to the locker room, however he returned.
Path Blazers: Portland’s Scoot Henderson was unavailable for the third straight sport with a left quad contusion.
Key Second
Doncic closed the primary half with a pair of 3-pointers and a 17-foot jumper to present the Mavericks the halftime lead.
Key Stat
Simons had 24 of his 27 factors within the third quarter, 4 factors shy of the staff file for factors in 1 / 4.
Up Subsequent
The Mavericks host the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, whereas the Path Blazers go to the Los Angeles Clippers the identical night time.