Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 11 | 29 | 102 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Nuggets 102-94. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.