Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 14 | 27 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Cavaliers 101-97. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.