Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 109-99. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.