Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 38 | 29 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; 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.
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.