Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
82
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 82 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 99-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks sent shots into the fifth row all night. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.