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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 33 32 36 122
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 34 31 29 126

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Timberwolves 126-122. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.