Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 22 | 19 | 29 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 41 | 38 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Mavericks 137-98. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.