Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 104-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.