Closing 18-2 burst vaults Mavericks over Trail Blazers

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Jaden Hardy came off the bench to score a season-high 25 points and the Dallas Mavericks closed with an 18-2 run to rally for a 117-111 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

P.J. Washington recorded 23 points, 14 rebounds and three steals, and Dereck Lively II added21 points, a season-best 16 rebounds and three blocked shots for the Mavericks. Spence