Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
142
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
144
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 142 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 41 | 32 | 30 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Cavaliers 144-142. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.