Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Mavericks 102-97. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.