Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 93-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.