Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 35 | 41 | 32 | 137 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 137-125. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.