Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 115-113. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.