Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and put up 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. An ecstatic Doncic, who missed five games, also had 13 assists in the Mavericks' fourth straight win.

Playing on the second night of a back-to-back and led by Doncic’s 36 points, Dallas dug deep to pull out its fourth consecutive victory.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, dives for the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao) AP AP