Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 113-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.