Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 23 | 28 | 39 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Cavaliers fended off the Mavericks 123-115. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.