It was a throwback night on Saturday, with old-style jerseys and nostalgic touches all around American Airlines Center.
It was a good thing for the Mavericks that it was a retro to their success in the ‘80s, not the abyss that engulfed the ‘90s.
The modern-day Mavericks did their part, battling back from a fourth-quarter deficit to start their five-game homestand with a 117-112 victory over the stubborn Portland Trail Blazers.
Luka Donu010diu0107 bounced back from a pair of subpar (for him) games with the 49th triple-double of his career, piling up 42 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.