Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 21 | 30 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 111-110. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.