The Dallas Mavericks returned home to the face Portland Trail Blazers on Friday evening. They were searching for their fourth straight win. Mavs fans knew it was going to take a massive performance from Luka Doncic because Kristaps Porzingis missed his tenth straight game.
The 20-year-old star was up to the task. He helped the Mavericks net 38 points in the first quarter and never look back as they secured the 120-112 victory over Portland. Doncic finished with 35 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a career-high eight 3-pointers made.