The Dallas Mavericks have now won eight of their last nine games, picking up a 137-131 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Luka Doncic returned to play while Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. With that many players missing, other players have to step up.

Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks took on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. It was Doncic's first game back since a right wrist sprain when the Mavericks faced the New Orleans Pelicans on November 19. Luka "Magic" was sidelined for five games.