Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Cavaliers 112-108. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.