Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 39 | 42 | 31 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 144-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.