Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 115-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.