Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks handled the Cavaliers 114-104. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.