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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.