Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 37 | 23 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets pulled away from the Mavericks 116-103. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.