Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Mavericks took care of the Timberwolves 118-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.