Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 12 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 95-94. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.