Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 36 | 24 | 36 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 38 | 25 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Mavericks 127-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.