Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 129-113. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.