Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 127-116. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.