Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 123-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.