Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 100-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.