Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Cavaliers 115-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.