Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 19 | 28 | 19 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Mavericks 116-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.