Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Mavericks 99-78. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.