The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 125-112, at Moda Center on Friday.

A 37-22 first quarter set the foundation for Dallas in this dominating victory, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. They got their lead up to 19 points at times, and Portland never attempted a game-tying shot after the opening five minutes. The Mavericks shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Trail Blazers to 37 percent shooting. Dallas out-assisted Portland, 26-20, while out-blocking them, 5-1. The Mavericks also outscored the Trail Blazers in the paint, 62-30.

The Mavericks (13-8) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 32 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Dante Exum amassed 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Derrick Jones Jr had 14 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks, while Dereck Lively amassed 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Tim Hardaway Jr led the bench with 20 points and four boards.

The Trail Blazers (6-15) were led by Anferenee Simons, who accrued 30 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Shaedon Sharpe tallied 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Toumani Camara collected 11 points and nine rebounds, while Scoot Henderson led the bench with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Monday, with Portland traveling to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas staying on the road to play the Memphis Grizzlies.