Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 115-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.