Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 88 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Mavericks 117-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.