Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 28 | 21 | 28 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers edged the Mavericks 106-98. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.