Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks survived the Cavaliers 115-113. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.