Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Trail Blazers 115-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.