Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 23 | 18 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Mavericks 112-87. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.