Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 101-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.