Winning two games back-to-back is the perfect way for the Dallas Mavericks to continue this home stretch and bring in the holiday week on a high note. The Mavericks welcomed the Portland Trail Blazers to the American Airlines Center and secured a commanding win with a final score of 132-108.
Luka Dončić made a triumphant return to the court, reigniting the Luka Magic that had been absent in the previous two games. The Mavericks showcased dominance across all quarters, particularly in the third, where they exploded for 40 points. Their offensive efficiency shone through with a 53.9% field goal percentage, an improvement following Saturday’s matchup.
Five Mavericks players scored in double digits, highlighting the contributions from the veteran core and a standout performance by Daniel Gafford, who achieved a season-high score. Defensively, the Mavericks excelled, limiting the Trail Blazers’ highest scorer to just 19 points.
After the game, Head Coach Jason Kidd praised the team’s growth and focus: “There has been a lot of growth mentally and physically. Them taking control of the third and fourth quarters lets me know that they were paying attention, but they can’t relax because the West is tough, and they aren’t satisfied yet.”
Looking ahead, the Mavericks will face the Minnesota Timberwolves to cap off the holiday week before embarking on a four-game road trip, starting with the Phoenix Suns.
Luka Dončić made a triumphant return to the court, reigniting the Luka Magic that had been absent in the previous two games. The Mavericks showcased dominance across all quarters, particularly in the third, where they exploded for 40 points. Their offensive efficiency shone through with a 53.9% field goal percentage, an improvement following Saturday’s matchup.
Five Mavericks players scored in double digits, highlighting the contributions from the veteran core and a standout performance by Daniel Gafford, who achieved a season-high score. Defensively, the Mavericks excelled, limiting the Trail Blazers’ highest scorer to just 19 points.
After the game, Head Coach Jason Kidd praised the team’s growth and focus: “There has been a lot of growth mentally and physically. Them taking control of the third and fourth quarters lets me know that they were paying attention, but they can’t relax because the West is tough, and they aren’t satisfied yet.”
Looking ahead, the Mavericks will face the Minnesota Timberwolves to cap off the holiday week before embarking on a four-game road trip, starting with the Phoenix Suns.
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00:00Winning two games back-to-back is the perfect way for the Dallas Mavericks to continue this
00:08home stretch and also welcome in the holiday week.
00:12Dallas welcomed the Portland Trail Blazers to the American Airlines Center and gained
00:15a win with a final score of 132-108.
00:19Luka Doncic returned to the floor and replenished that Luka magic that was absent for the past
00:23two games after he was out with an injury.
00:25The third quarter was just as solid as the others as the Mavs were able to secure 40
00:30points in the third quarter and increase their field goal percentage to 53.9% following
00:34Saturday's matchup.
00:35We saw five of the Mavs players in double digits including the Corvette group and a
00:39huge performance from Daniel Gafford who finished with a season high.
00:43For the cherry on top, defensively the Mavericks were able to hold the highest scorer on the
00:47Portland Trail Blazers to only 19 points.
00:50We spoke with head coach Jason Kidd after the game and he stated that there's been a
00:53lot of growth mentally and physically.
00:55He said them taking over the third and fourth quarter showed him that they've been paying
00:59attention.
01:00He said we can't relax now because they are not satisfied yet.
01:04Luka Doncic finished with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.
01:08Daniel Gafford finished with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
01:12The Mavericks will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves to bring in the holiday before heading on
01:16a four game road trip starting with the Phoenix Suns.
01:19For all things Mavs, tune in to Spectrum Cable, Channel 15, Wednesdays and Thursday nights
01:23at 11 p.m.
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