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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Mavericks 129-127. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.