Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 31 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Mavericks 105-102. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.