Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 127-122. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.