Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 17 | 21 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Timberwolves 98-89. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.