Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Cavaliers 107-89. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.