Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 100-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.