Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 118-109. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; 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.