Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 10 | 129 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 130-129 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.