Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 20 | 35 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Cavaliers 108-99. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.