Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Mavericks 102-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.