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.