Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 127-107. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.