Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 19 | 15 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 88-85. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.