Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Mavericks 112-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.