Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 18 | 20 | 42 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Mavericks 99-98. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.