Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 81 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Mavericks 90-81. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.