Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 132 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 35 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Trail Blazers 132-113. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.