Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 127-94. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.