Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 36 | 26 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Mavericks 126-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.