Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 105-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.