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.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Doncic, who missed five games, also had 13 assists in the Mavericks' fourth straight win.

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,

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.

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.