PORTLAND, Ore. — In the latest matchup, the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers without Kyrie Irving, who was out due to shoulder soreness. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic made his return to the court after missing five games because of a wrist injury.

In the previous game against the Utah Jazz, Irving delivered an impressive performance, scoring 30 points and hitting a season-high of six 3-pointers, contributing to the Mavericks’ 106-94 win. The eight-time All-Star is currently averaging 24.8 points per game this season.

Doncic, who led the NBA in scoring last season, is having another stellar year, averaging a team-high 28.1 points, along with 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.

Additionally, Klay Thompson was listed as day-to-day with a left foot injury and was unavailable, alongside center Dereck Lively II, who dealt with a hyperextended right knee, and Naji Marshall, who was under the weather.

The Mavericks entered this game with a strong record, having won seven of their last eight games. They were looking to continue their momentum as they took on the Trail Blazers.