Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 36 | 25 | 37 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Trail Blazers 135-103. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.