Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Trail Blazers 117-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.