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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 18 32 31 30 111
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 24 38 32 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves downed the Mavericks 123-111. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.