Mavs blow 23 point lead to lose to Portland
The Dallas Mavericks gave up a 23 point lead to fall to Portland 84-82 in game 4 of the NBA Playoffs. With the win, Portland ties the series at 2-2.
Only 3 Mavericks scored in double figures, led by Dirk Nowitzki with 20. Jason Terry came off the bench for 13 and Shawn Marion scored 12. Marion also added 11 rebounds.
The Mavericks were perfect at the free throw line, though they did not go to the line at all in the first half. They finished the game 10 for 10 while the Blazers were 22 of 23.
The series returns to Dallas on Monday.
