Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 22 | 35 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Mavericks 114-113. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.