Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 29 | 44 | 25 | 139 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 139-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.