Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 96-94. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.