The Portland Trail Blazers fell short of a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night with a 136-131 final score. After falling behind in the fourth quarter, the Blazers tried to mount a late comeback but were unable to fend off the hot-shooting Mavericks.

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

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

Luka Doncic excelled in his return from injury with 36 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-131 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 137-131 as they win their fourth straight game and improve to 13-8. Top Performers – Dallas Luka Dončić – 36 points, 13 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals,

If there was ever a time this season when the Dallas Mavericks needed Luka Doncic to return to the lineup, it was Sunday night in Portland. The Mavericks superstar returned from a five-game absence with several of his teammates sidelined with illness and injuries.

Back in action after missing the last five contests with a wrist injury, Luka Doncic guides the Mavericks to their eighth victory in nine games with an all-around effort

While Doncic will return, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving will miss his second game of the season with right shoulder soreness.