Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 101-97. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.