Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.