Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.