Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 102-100. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.