Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Cavaliers 110-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.