Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 112-108. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.