Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 20 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 108-100. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.