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Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 32 28 41 28 129
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 25 44 29 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 129-119. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.