Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 13 | 38 | 26 | 30 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 42 | 30 | 42 | 142 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks rolled past the Cavaliers 142-107. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.