Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 12 | 34 | 28 | 13 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 20 | 39 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Mavericks 116-87. Cavaliers torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.