Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 14 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Mavericks 125-117 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.