Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 22 | 29 | 38 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Mavericks 112-98. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.