Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 119-99. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.