Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 36 | 36 | 40 | 135 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 33 | 20 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 135-99. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.