Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 88 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 39 | 17 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Mavericks 105-88. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.