Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Mavericks 111-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.