Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 92-88. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.