Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 99-97. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.