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.