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Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 23 27 35 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 24 19 29 99

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Mavericks 118-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.