Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Mavericks 119-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.