Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 21 | 23 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Trail Blazers 124-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.