Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Trail Blazers 126-98. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.