Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 33 | 20 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-108. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.