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