Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 36 | 24 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 115-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.