Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Trail Blazers 126-98. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.