Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 25 | 35 | 27 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Timberwolves 120-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.