Key Takeaways:
- P.J. Washington Jr. and Cooper Flagg each posted 21 points and combined for a key basket late in overtime
- Dallas Mavericks ended a three-game losing streak and saw seven players reach double figures, with Daniel Gafford contributing 20 points
- Shaedon Sharpe recorded a season-best 36 points for Portland, who have now dropped four of their last five contests
Overtime Drama Lifts Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks overcame the Portland Trail Blazers 138-133 in a thrilling overtime encounter, with P.J. Washington Jr. and Cooper Flagg each tallying 21 points. The duo played instrumental roles in the closing moments of overtime, teaming up for a critical basket that helped secure the result for Dallas. With 1:39 remaining, Dallas led 130-129 when Flagg hauled in the rebound off a missed three-pointer by Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe, then quickly released an outlet pass to Washington for a powerful dunk, sparking a decisive 6-0 Mavericks run.
MAVS WIN!!!@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/WHuAMPC6AI
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 17, 2025
Contributions Across the Board for Mavericks
Daniel Gafford posted 20 points for the Mavericks, including seven in the extra period, as part of a well-rounded display that saw seven Dallas players notch double-digit points. The victory brings Dallas’ record to 4-10 and ends a three-game skid. Impressively, Dallas converted all seven of their field-goal attempts in overtime, with each being a two-point effort.
Trail Blazers Push Back Behind Sharpe
For the visitors, Shaedon Sharpe delivered a season-high 36 points as the Trail Blazers slipped to 6-7, marking their fourth loss in five games. Deni Avdija added 29 points before fouling out with 1:39 left, a play which led to Daniel Gafford sinking two free throws to put the Mavericks permanently in front at 130-129. Portland were bolstered by Jerami Grant, who scored 26 points in his first start of the campaign, filling in for Jrue Holiday as he sat out due to right calf soreness.
Statistical Highlights
Second-chance opportunities kept Portland in close contention. The Trail Blazers equalled a season high with 22 offensive rebounds, with Donovan Clingan snagging seven to total 11 boards, fuelling a 32-10 margin in second-chance points.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Notable Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Jr. | Mavericks | 21 | 7 | Key overtime basket |
| Cooper Flagg | Mavericks | 21 | 8 | Key overtime rebound and assist |
| Daniel Gafford | Mavericks | 20 | 6 | Seven points in overtime |
| Shaedon Sharpe | Trail Blazers | 36 | 4 | Season high |
| Deni Avdija | Trail Blazers | 29 | 6 | Fouled out with 1:39 left |
| Donovan Clingan | Trail Blazers | 16 | 11 | Seven offensive rebounds |
Dallas Personnel Update
Anthony Davis missed his ninth straight match for Dallas with a left calf strain. The team announced prior to the game that the 32-year-old, who is a 10-time All-Star, will be unavailable for a further seven to ten days. Since the much-debated trade on 2 February which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Davis has been sidelined by several injuries and has now missed 31 of a possible 47 games since joining the Mavericks. On the Dallas bench, Davis was seen wearing a Green Bay Packers jersey – specifically that of quarterback Jordan Love, who had defeated the Dallas Cowboys 48-32 in the 2023-24 NFL wild-card round.
What’s Next
The Mavericks now face the challenge of a back-to-back, travelling to Minnesota on Monday, while the Trail Blazers will welcome the Phoenix Suns to Portland on Tuesday.
