Mavericks Break Overtime Records in Wild 138–133 Victory
Basketball fans were treated to a jaw-dropping showdown on November 16, 2025, as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in an overtime classic that will be remembered for years. Not only did Dallas snap a three-game losing streak, but they also made NBA history with a flawless overtime performance that left the Blazers—and viewers—stunned.
Cooper Flagg and Mavericks Bench Steal the Spotlight
The Mavericks, now 4–10 on the season, saw rookie sensation
Cooper Flagg fill the stat sheet with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, showing poise well beyond his years. P.J. Washington matched Flagg’s scoring with 21 points and added 7 rebounds, while Daniel Gafford chipped in 20 points and 6 boards. Veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson was lethal from deep, draining five three-pointers for 19 points.
But the real difference-maker? The Dallas bench, which outscored Portland’s reserves by a staggering 47–15 margin. That depth proved crucial in a game where every possession mattered.
Shaedon Sharpe’s Career Night Not Enough for Portland
Portland’s
Shaedon Sharpe was electric, pouring in a season-high 36 points along with 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Deni Avdija was nearly as impressive, tallying 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jerami Grant added 26 points and 5 boards. Rookie big man Donovan Clingan anchored the paint with 16 points and 11 rebounds, but the Blazers couldn’t overcome Dallas’s relentless attack.
Mavericks Make NBA History with Perfect Overtime
The game’s defining moment came in overtime, when Dallas became just the second team in NBA play-by-play history (since 1997–98) to shoot a perfect 7-for-7 from the field in an OT period. The only other time this feat was accomplished was by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2001. No team has ever gone
100% on more field-goal attempts in an overtime frame, making this a truly historic achievement.
What This Means for Both Teams
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Dallas Mavericks: The win injects much-needed momentum into a struggling season and showcases the team’s young talent and bench depth.
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Portland Trail Blazers: Despite Sharpe’s breakout performance, the Blazers have now lost four of their last five games, raising questions about their defensive consistency and ability to close out tight contests.
Expert Commentary
This game was a masterclass in clutch execution and depth. Cooper Flagg’s emergence as a reliable scorer and playmaker is a bright spot for Dallas, while Portland’s inability to contain the Mavericks’ bench could haunt them as the season progresses. The perfect overtime shooting is a statistical anomaly that underscores Dallas’s composure under pressure—a trait that could turn their season around if sustained.
Actionable Takeaways and Future Implications
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Dallas fans should keep an eye on Flagg’s development and the bench’s impact in upcoming games.
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Portland needs to tighten up defensively and find ways to support Sharpe’s offensive heroics.
- The NBA will be buzzing about Dallas’s overtime perfection, setting a new standard for clutch play.
Sources
1. TRAIL BLAZERS at MAVERICKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS
2. Cooper Flagg (21 PTS 8 REB) vs. Portland Trail Blazers - YouTube
3. Portland Trail Blazers at Dallas Mavericks Highlights - YouTube
4. Mavericks outlast Trail Blazers 138-133 in overtime - CBS News
