Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 38 | 21 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 103-102. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.