Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 104-84. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.