Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 28 | 18 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 22 | 35 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Mavericks 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.