Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 27 | 35 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 35 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-113. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.