Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Mavericks buried the Trail Blazers 111-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.