Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 129 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 38 | 29 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Mavericks 129-120. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.