After Action Report

The Mavericks snuck past the Timberwolves 96-94. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.