Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 25 | 36 | 27 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Mavericks 121-116. Timberwolves torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.