Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 25 | 26 | 35 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 130-118. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.