Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 26 | 26 | 40 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks knocked off the Timberwolves 127-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.