Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 16 | 29 | 35 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Mavericks 108-102. The Cavaliers' lockdown unit choked off Mavericks' offense. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.