Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 39 | 25 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Mavericks 121-114. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.