Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Trail Blazers 116-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Trail Blazers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.