Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 42 | 23 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 126-114. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.