Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 21 | 33 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 115-98. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.