Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 14 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks demolished the Cavaliers 129-108. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.