Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 22 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 112-111. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.