Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 32 | 22 | 31 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks demolished the Trail Blazers 112-89. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.