Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Dallas MavericksMavs
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 29 | 22 | 31 | 10 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 16 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Cavaliers 122-116 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · 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.