Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 36 | 25 | 21 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 114-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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.
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.