Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Timberwolves 120-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.