Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Cavaliers 100-97. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.