The signs were there for Saturday to be the night for the Mavericks to emerge victorious after four consecutive losses. They were finally home inside American Airlines Center after a brutal three-game road trip.

The Dallas Mavericks returned home following a four-game losing streak to play the San Antonio Spurs. This was a must-win just to get back on track in the Western Conference, especially after it was announced that the Mavs would have Kyrie Irving and P.

P.J. Washington had 27 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 without star guard Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a bruised right knee

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will sit out Sunday evening's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee contusion. It's the second game of a back-to-back for the Mavs. Doncic has been dealing with the knee contusion since Tuesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.