Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 33 | 31 | 37 | 129 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Timberwolves 129-102. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.