Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Mavericks edged the Cavaliers 112-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.