Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 34 | 39 | 136 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 136-90. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.