Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 27 | 35 | 25 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 41 | 27 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks snuck past the Cavaliers 123-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.