Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Mavericks 125-114. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.