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Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 25 27 28 105
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 38 31 27 118

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers downed the Mavericks 118-105. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.