Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 37 | 14 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Cavaliers 128-106. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.