Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Trail Blazers 93-88. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.