Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 103-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.