Thu Mar 17, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
79
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Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 79 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 100-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.