Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 87 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 17 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 109-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.