Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 36 | 39 | 25 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Mavericks 133-111. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.