Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 31 | 37 | 27 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Mavericks 128-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.