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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.