Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 35 | 41 | 25 | 132 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Mavericks 132-117. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.