Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 106-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.