Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 36 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 116-95. Trail Blazers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.