Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.