Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks fended off the Cavaliers 119-111. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.