Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 18 | 31 | 27 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Mavericks 101-100. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.