Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Timberwolves 119-117. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.