Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 21 | 34 | 24 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Trail Blazers 125-97. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.