Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 21 | 31 | 14 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers demolished the Mavericks 112-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.