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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Cavaliers 111-98. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.