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 #77 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball over Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center on December 01, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) Getty Images