Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.