Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Mavericks 111-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.