Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-100. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.