Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 38 | 29 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.