Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 39 | 23 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-114. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.