Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Mavericks 114-100. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.