Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 82 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Timberwolves 113-82. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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.