Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 109-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.