Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 135-111. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.