Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 23 | 37 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 116-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.