Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers held off the Mavericks 121-114. Trail Blazers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.