The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Portland Trailblazers at home Friday night, 120-112. Luka Doncic led Dallas with 35 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Damian Lillard led the Blazers in defeat with 34 points and 10 assists.
Dallas opened the game spotting Portland a quick 12-2 lead, as the Mavericks don’t have much of an idea as to how to guard Damian Lillard. The Mavericks eventually found their offense, jump started by a long three from Luka Doncic. Scoring for both teamed managed to heat up as they played deeper into the quarter and despite letting the Blazers shoot 60% from the field, the Mavericks took a 38-37 lead after twelve minutes.