2003 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 5

Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks

Advanced Stats

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 101-84 in Game 5 of the 2003 NBA Western Conference First Round. The win gave the Trail Blazers a 3-2 lead in the series.

The Trail Blazers were led by Rasheed Wallace, who had 24 points and 12 rebounds. Damon Stoudamire added 21 points, while Zach Randolph had 17 points and 10 rebounds.

The Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki, who had 31 points and 12 rebounds. Michael Finley added 19 points, while Steve Nash had 11 points and 10 assists.

The Trail Blazers shot 47.7% from the field, while the Mavericks shot 39.3%. The Trail Blazers also outrebounded the Mavericks 45-34.

The Trail Blazers will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 6 in Dallas. The Mavericks will need to win Game 6 to force a Game 7.

Conclusion

The Trail Blazers' victory in Game 5 was a big step towards advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Mavericks will need to play much better in Game 6 if they want to stay alive in the series.