Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 32 | 38 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Trail Blazers 126-103. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.