The Dallas Mavericks (35 - 18) pulled off a huge comeback to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (34 - 17) 111 - 101 Saturday at the American Airlines Center. Portland held a 16 - point lead early in the fourth, but Dallas took advantage of the Trail Blazers' second unit and began to chip away at the deficit. The Trail Blazers could n't close out the Mavericks despite having plenty of chances to do so as they were doubled up in the fourth 26 - 13. Dirk Nowitzki canned an open three to tie it up with twenty seconds remaining in the fourth. Chandler Parsons was a huge difference maker in overtime, scoring 10 points and also securing a key offensive rebound that he then kicked out to Monta Ellis for a three - pointer. Dallas ended the game on a 28 - 7 run. The Trail Blazers appeared to be well on their way to a third straight win to help minimize the impact of their 3 - 8 stretch to end January, but let a huge lead slip away en route to their first overtime loss of the season. Chris Kaman returned to the rotation after sitting out Thursday, but only contributed four points and five rebounds in 16 minutes. Portland will finish its back - to - back set in Texas on Sunday with a matchup in Houston. Dallas' comeback victory puts the Mavericks one game ahead of the Trail Blazers in the win column. Dirk Nowitzki, who sat out of Thursday's contest against Sacramento, returned to action and turned in a clutch performance. He finished with 25 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting. Devin Harris and J.J Barea provided solid production at the point guard spot in Rajon Rondo's absence, combining for 23 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Dallas remains undefeated in overtime games this season with a 50 record. The Mavericks will host the Clippers on Monday.
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