Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Cavaliers 105-98. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.