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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 25 31 31 117
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 25 42 41 133

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Mavericks 133-117. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.