Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Cavaliers 124-120. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.