Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Cavaliers 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.