Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Mavericks 118-95. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.