Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 114-95. The Trail Blazers' lockdown unit choked off Mavericks' offense. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.