Trail Blazers Hold Off Mavericks in 126-122 Victory

Portland's balanced scoring overcomes Kyrie Irving's 46-point effort as Dallas struggles with injuries and suspensions.

Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers with 23 points, while Anfernee Simons added 22 points and eight assists in the win.
Deandre Ayton contributed a double-double with 21 points, 16 rebounds, and a key late-game steal to secure the victory.
Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 46 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, but Dallas fell short in their comeback attempt.
The Mavericks were without Luka Doncic, who is sidelined for at least a month with a calf strain, as well as three other key players due to injuries and suspensions.
Portland's strong rebounding (50-40) and paint dominance (58-38) proved decisive as they secured their second consecutive win.