Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 23 | 34 | 17 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 18 | 32 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 97-96. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.