Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Trail Blazers 112-96. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.