Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 127-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.