Hardy missed nearly three weeks in December because of a right ankle injury. His newfound consistency since returning resulted in a season-high 25 points

The Portland Trail Blazers held the upper hand most of the way only to be overtaken in the fourth quarter of a 117-111 loss in Dallas on Thursday.Shaedon Sharpe

(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez) Dallas Mavericks’ Jaden Hardy celebrates with head coach Jason Kidd after a three-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W.

Klay Thompson was rightfully upset after Jaden Hardy ignored him and took three defenders on at once during their win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Those who braved Dallas’ winter storm Thursday night got to witness a thrilling 117-111 comeback victory at American Airlines Center.

The Dallas Mavericks played the fourth and final matchup of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, with an early start time due to inclement weather in the Dallas area. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving remain out for the Mavs, but they did get Daniel Gafford back already.

The Dallas Mavericks clawed back from down double-digits to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on ... if it wasn't for an unsuspecting hero. Jaden Hardy came off the bench on Thursday and ...

Jaden Hardy scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, P.J. Washington had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks used a late 16-0 run to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on ...