Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 30 | 18 | 31 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Mavericks 102-101. Cavaliers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.