Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 15 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 127-121 in overtime. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- 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.