Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Timberwolves 127-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.