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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 28 32 25 113
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 34 22 34 114

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Trail Blazers 114-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.