Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 28 | 33 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Mavericks survived the Timberwolves 114-112. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.