Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
144
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 40 | 35 | 31 | 144 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks buried the Cavaliers 144-107. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.