Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Trail Blazers 120-113. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.