Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Mavericks 106-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.