Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Mavericks 110-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.