Apr 29, 2003 8:03 AM EST

The Portland Trail Blazers finally came up big against the Mavericks by going big.

Rather than continue to plug holes in a depleted backcourt, Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks elected to start 6-9 Zach Randolph in Game 4.

In person, Randolph looks closer to 6-6, but he played much bigger in a 98-79 win Sunday in the Rose Garden. Randolph had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Blazers.

Via The Dallas Morning News