Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Mavericks 114-95. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · 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.
- 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.