Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 134-104. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.