Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Cavaliers 118-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.