Heat (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 130-124. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell.
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.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.