Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Trail Blazers 122-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.