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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.