Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 22 | 26 | 15 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Cavaliers 97-83. Lineup balance gave the Mavericks a clear synergy edge. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.