Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Mavericks 105-99. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.