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Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 24 28 24 14 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 25 25 30 10 114

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Mavericks 118-114 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.