Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
147
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
146
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 10 | 13 | 147 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 39 | 35 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 146 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks squeaked past the Timberwolves 147-146 in double overtime. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.