Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 11 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 13 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 129-127 in overtime. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.