Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 125-120 in overtime. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.