Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 21 | 20 | 37 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 33 | 24 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks fended off the Trail Blazers 118-110. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.