Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 96-82. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.