Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 31 | 22 | 38 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 122-121. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.