Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 43 | 21 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 36 | 36 | 19 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Cavaliers 117-113. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.