Doncic's Triple-Double Leads Mavericks to 131-120 Victory Over Trail Blazers

Doncic scores 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, while the Mavericks lose starter center Dereck Lively to a left ankle injury.

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a triple-double, scoring 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Doncic scored 30 points in the first half and completed his triple-double in the third quarter.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 25 points for Dallas, while Dante Exum and Derrick Jones Jr. each contributed 18 points.
Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 31 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Jerami Grant scored 27 points in his return after missing four games due to a concussion.
The Mavericks lost starter center Dereck Lively to a left ankle injury in the first quarter.