Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-115 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.