Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 38 | 33 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Mavericks 127-116. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.