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Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 31 27 11 95
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 24 24 33 110

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers downed the Mavericks 110-95. Trail Blazers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.