Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 20 | 37 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 124-101. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.