Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 24 | 42 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Mavericks 119-111. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.