The Mavericks defeated the Trail Blazers, 131-120, and improve to 16-9 on the year. Luka Doncic led Dallas with his fifth triple-double of the year and 61st of his career (40 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) as Tim Hardway Jr. added 25 points and six rebounds. Anfernee Simons led Portland with 33 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. The Blazers move to 6-18 with the loss.