Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 28 | 29 | 39 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 42 | 29 | 33 | 21 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 125-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.