Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 17 | 29 | 35 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 135-105. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.