In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks triumphed over the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 117-111, thanks to a remarkable late-game surge. Jaden Hardy led the Mavericks with a season-high 25 points off the bench, while P.J. Washington contributed a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds. The Mavericks showcased their resilience by overcoming a five-game losing streak, now winning two in a row despite missing their star duo, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

The Blazers had a strong performance from Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, both netting 22 points. Portland seemed poised for victory, leading by ten points with just over four minutes left. However, they fell silent offensively, missing crucial shots and committing turnovers that allowed Dallas to capitalize and execute a pivotal 16-0 scoring run.