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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 29 31 28 118
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 26 19 29 102

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Timberwolves 118-102. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.