Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 124-121. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.