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.

Blazers: Kris Murray (sternum bruise) is probable. Jerami Grant (left knee sprain) and Scoot Henderson (left quad contusion) are questionable. Robert Williams III (concussion protocol), Donovan Clingan (left knee sprain) and Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) are out.

Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.