Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 83 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Mavericks 114-83. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.