Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 34 | 28 | 41 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 33 | 21 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 131-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.