Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 21 | 24 | 34 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 114-108. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.