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Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 19 25 29 93
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 30 29 24 31 114

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 114-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 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.