Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Mavericks 117-109. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · 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.