Mavs late comeback in regulation leads to a much needed overtime win.
Box Score
Leaders
Mavs
Points: Williams, 30
Rebounds: Pachulia, 21
Assists: Williams, 8
+-: Matthews, +20
Blazers
Points: Lillard, 25
Rebounds: Davis, 11
Assists: Lillard, 10
+-: Harkless, +16
Game Ball
Deron Williams
30 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 11-17 FG
X-Factor
Wesley Matthews
18 points, 5 rebounds, 3-6 3PT
Play of the Game
With the Mavs down 2 with 6 seconds left, Dirk tips in Charlie Villanueva's missed three to tie the game.
Stat of the Game
The trio of Dirk, Deron Williams and Zaza Pachulia combined for 72 points, 34 rebounds and 15 assists.
Of Note
- After falling behind 89-79 with 5:17 to go, the Mavericks outscored Portland 17-7 to finish the fourth quarter.
- The win ended a four game road losing streak for the Mavs.
- The Mavericks started the game on a 20-5 run.
- Wesley Matthews had 18 points in his first game back in Portland after leaving the Blazers after 5 years to sign with the Mavs. His back-to-back threes trimmed the Blazers lead from 10 to 4 with 4 1/2 minutes to go.
- Zaza Pachulia's 21 rebounds tied a career high.
"It was amazing. I didn't really know what to expect, but these fans have been amazing to me since I got here. It meant a lot."
Wesley Matthews on the standing ovation he received when he was introduced.
Tweet of the Night
Dallas is out-executing TF outta Portland. They get the switch they want every time down, they space appropriately & Big Fella goes to work
— Amin Elhassan (@AminESPN) December 2, 2015
Next Up
The Mavericks (11-8) return home again for a singe game, Friday night against the still struggling Rockets (7-11).
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