Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 32 | 36 | 24 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Trail Blazers 125-118. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.