Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
76
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 13 | 26 | 28 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 86-76. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.