Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 120-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.