Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 17 | 26 | 21 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 105-85. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.