Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 128-116. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.