Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
79
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 43 | 28 | 23 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Mavericks 121-79. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
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.