Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Cavaliers 115-109. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.