Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 81 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 117-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.