Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 28 | 37 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 122-106. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.