Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 102-98. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.