Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Trail Blazers 106-104. Mavericks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.