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nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 16 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 112-100. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.