Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 36 | 16 | 26 | 110 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Mavericks edged the Timberwolves 110-102. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.