Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Trail Blazers 108-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
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.