Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 27 | 41 | 40 | 136 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Mavericks 136-112. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Mavericks 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.