Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 39 | 26 | 29 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Cavaliers 127-126. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.