Mavericks Defeat Trail Blazers 117-111

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 117-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking their second consecutive win despite the absence of stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Jaden Hardy led the Mavericks with a season-high 25 points, while P.J. Washington contributed 23 points and 14 rebounds. After trailing by 11 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas executed a remarkable 18-2 run to clinch the victory, with Washington hitting a crucial three-pointer to take the lead. The Blazers, who had led for most of the game, struggled offensively in the final minutes, allowing the Mavericks to capitalize on their mistakes. Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 22 points for Portland, but the team shot only 33% in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks finished the season series against the Blazers with a 3-1 record and will face the Denver Nuggets next.