Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves downed the Mavericks 118-108. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.