Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 136 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 32 | 26 | 38 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 136-130. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.