Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
69
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 69 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Mavericks 104-69. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
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.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.