Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 32 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.