Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Mavericks 112-107. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.