Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Mavericks 116-115 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.