Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 42 | 36 | 33 | 142 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 142-120. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.