Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks handled the Trail Blazers 112-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.