Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 11 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 14 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Mavericks 123-120 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.