Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
76
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Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 76 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 34 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Cavaliers 118-76. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.