Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 91 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Trail Blazers 117-91. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.