Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 33 | 24 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Nuggets 111-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nuggets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.