Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Mavericks 117-105. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.