Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Mavericks 119-110. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.