Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Mavericks 111-101. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.