Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 96-91. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.