Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 125-120. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.