Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers demolished the Mavericks 118-92. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.