Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 16 | 33 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Mavericks 98-96. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.