Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 113-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.