Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.