Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Mavericks 107-102. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.