Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 28 | 17 | 33 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Timberwolves 106-97. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.