Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 137 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 137-114. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.