The Dallas Mavericks were able to pull off an impressive 139-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, despite the absence of star player Luka Doncic. The Mavericks were able to make up for Doncic’s absence with a balanced scoring effort from their entire team, with six players scoring in double figures.
Leading the way for the Mavericks was Kyrie Irving, who scored 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. Irving was able to get to the rim at will, as he was able to use his quickness and agility to get by defenders and finish at the rim. He also knocked down three three-pointers, showing off his range and ability to stretch the floor. Irving was also able to get his teammates involved, as he dished out eight assists on the night.
The Mavericks were also able to get contributions from their bench, as Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points off the bench and Seth Curry added 15 points. The Mavericks’ bench was able to provide a spark off the bench and help the team pull away in the second half.
The Mavericks’ defense was also impressive, as they held the Trail Blazers to just 103 points on the night. The Mavericks were able to force 16 turnovers and held the Trail Blazers to just 41.7 percent shooting from the field.
The Mavericks were able to complete the sweep of the Trail Blazers and improve their record to 11-4 on the season. The Mavericks have been able to stay afloat without Doncic, and with him returning soon, they could be a dangerous team in the Western Conference.