Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Mavericks 116-109. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.