Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Mavericks 122-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · 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.