Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 37 | 32 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 127-124. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.