Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 30 | 19 | 37 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 31 | 37 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Cavaliers 118-113. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.