Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Mavericks 120-99. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.