Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 94-85. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.