Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Cavaliers 118-102. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.