Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 37 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 120-119. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.