Daniel Gafford scored 23 points (14 in the paint), and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108.
The Mavericks led by as many as 32, pulling away with a 31-13 run bridging the third and fourth quarters.
Luka Dončić had 27 points (14 in the paint) and 7 assists, and Kyrie Irving added 20 points. The Mavericks had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija scored 19 points off the bench, and Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 9 rebounds on 8 for 11 shooting. All 13 of Jabari Walker’s points came in the fourth quarter.
The Mavericks shot 53.3% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the Trail Blazers’ 46.2% and 27.6%. The Trail Blazers forced 11 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Mavericks’ starters outscored the Trail Blazers 33-22 in 11 minutes together.