Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 111-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.