Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Timberwolves 94-93. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.