Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the Mavericks 103-97. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.