Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 23 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Cavaliers 114-98. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.