Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 30 | 36 | 22 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Mavericks 122-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.