Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Mavericks 122-100. Cavaliers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.