Luka Dončić’s Return Propels Mavericks Past Trail Blazers in Hard-Fought Victory
Luka Dončić's 36-point return leads Mavericks to a 137-131 win over the Trail Blazers, with key contributions from Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie.
PORTLAND — Luka Dončić’s return after a five-game absence caused by a right wrist sprain couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dallas Mavericks. The Slovenian superstar delivered a brilliant performance with 36 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in 36 minutes, leading the Mavs to a 137-131 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
“Just happy, man,” Dončić said postgame. “This is what I love to do. I was just happy to be out there playing with joy. Obviously happy that we got the win. Felt like they were getting every shot we got in the end. Just really happy to be back.”
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