Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 24 | 44 | 30 | 129 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Cavaliers rolled past the Mavericks 129-104. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.