Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 32 | 24 | 23 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Mavericks 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.