Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 32 | 19 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 24 | 36 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-115. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.