Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Mavericks 109-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.