Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 20 | 22 | 35 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 103-101. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.