Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers took care of the Mavericks 117-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.